IBM MQ
IBM MQ (formerly known as WebSphere MQ) is a robust enterprise messaging middleware that enables applications to communicate asynchronously across different platforms and networks. It provides reliable message queuing, ensuring data delivery even in the event of system failures or network issues. It supports various messaging patterns, including point-to-point and publish/subscribe, and integrates with a wide range of programming languages and systems.
Developers should learn IBM MQ when building or maintaining enterprise systems that require reliable, secure, and scalable asynchronous communication, such as in financial services, healthcare, or logistics where data integrity is critical. It is particularly useful in hybrid or heterogeneous IT environments where applications need to exchange messages across different operating systems, programming languages, or cloud platforms, ensuring decoupled and resilient architectures.