v4.0.rc4
Pre-release
Pre-release
Rqueue 4.0.0-RC4 Release Notes
Release Date: May 2, 2026
Overview
Rqueue 4.0.0-RC4 introduces production-ready NATS JetStream backend support, bringing multi-backend message queue capabilities to Rqueue. This release adds a fully-featured alternative to Redis, enabling users to choose the backend that best fits their infrastructure and requirements.
What's New
🎯 Major Features
🚀 NATS JetStream Backend (NEW)
Complete implementation of a high-performance, cloud-native message broker alternative to Redis:
- Full Feature Parity: Supports all core Rqueue features including message enqueueing, polling, retry logic, and dead-letter queues
- Stream-based Architecture: Leverages NATS JetStream for persistent, replicated message storage
- Cloud-Native Design: Stateless brokers with durable message persistence
- Horizontal Scalability: JetStream clustering enables distributed deployments
Key Capabilities:
- Multi-priority queue support via stream multiplexing
- Configurable consumer settings (ack-wait, max-deliver)
- Queue name validation and stream descriptions for operational visibility
- Producer and consumer mode support (enqueue-only or full listener deployment)