Apache Qpid

Apache Qpid is an open-source enterprise messaging system that implements the Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP), providing cross-platform message brokers and APIs for reliable, interoperable application integration.[1][2] It addresses the limitations of proprietary messaging solutions by…

Key facts

First appeared: 2006
Category: technology
Problem solved: Proprietary messaging systems used vendor-specific APIs and wire protocols, preventing interoperability; Qpid implements AMQP as an open standard wire protocol for messaging, allowing any AMQP solution to work interchangeably and enabling reliable store-and-forward communication across platforms.[1]
Platforms: Java Virtual Machine, Embedded systems, Windows, Linux, macOS

Related technologies

Python
Java
JMS
AMQP 1.0
C++

Notable users

Apache Software Foundation projects
CERN
Red Hat (MRG Messaging)