/nodejs-task-queue

This repo contains the sample code for the article "Simple Node.js task queue with bee-queue and redis"

Primary LanguageJavaScript

Building a simple task queue in node.js with bee-queue and redis.

Check out the link to read the published article

To run it locally

$ npm install
$ npm start

Endpoints

  • GET /

Check restaurant status

  • POST /order with JSON body

Request body

{
  "dish": "Chicken Al-faham",
  "qty": 2
}

Response body

{
  "done": true,
  "order": "22",
  "message": "Your order will be ready in a while"
}
  • GET /order/:id where :id is the orderId

Example

http://localhost:5000/order/22

Response body When the job is running:

{
  "progress": "Your order is ⏲ 32.5% ready",
  "order": {
    "dish": "Pork ribs",
    "qty": 8
  },
  "status": "created"
}

When the job is finished:

{
  "progress": "Your order is ready 😊",
  "order": {
    "dish": "Pork ribs",
    "qty": 8
  }
}
  • POST /order-legacy with JSON body

Request body

{
  "dish": "Tacos",
  "qty": 4
}

Response body

{
  "done": true,
  "message": "Your 4x Tacos is ready"
}