Dispatched | Background Jobs for Serverless Applications

Dispatched: A Serverless Background Queue for Fast and Simple Job Management

Dispatched is a serverless background queue that simplifies job management for your serverless applications. With Dispatched, you can run background jobs faster and simpler than setting up your own infrastructure.

Key Features:

• Pure HTTP Simplicity: No SDKs or complex integrations required. Just send a POST request to queue a job and receive a webhook callback in the background.
• Language Agnostic: Works with any programming language or framework, making it a versatile solution for developers.
• Smart Retries: Automatically retry jobs that fail with configurable attempts, ensuring minimal downtime for your applications.
• Flexible Scheduling: Run tasks immediately or schedule them for later, perfect for delayed emails, periodic cleanups, or long-running background processes.

Benefits:

• Faster and Simpler Job Management: Dispatched automates the process of running background jobs, freeing up your time to focus on building your application.
• Improved Reliability: Smart retries ensure that jobs are completed even in case of failures, minimizing downtime for your users.
• Simplified Integration: With a simple HTTP request, you can dispatch jobs without requiring any complex setup or infrastructure management.

Use Cases:

• Files & Media Processing: Resize user uploaded images, generate PDF reports, and convert video formats.
• Sending Things: Send welcome emails, push app notifications, and schedule reminders.
• Processing Data: Import/Export CSV files, update spreadsheets, and sync with other apps.
• Cleanup Tasks: Remove old user data, clear unused files, and update cached content.

How it Works:

1. Create an API key from the dashboard to authenticate your requests.
2. Set your webhook URL in the dashboard where you want to receive job processing requests.
3. Send a simple HTTP request to dispatch your background jobs.

By using Dispatched, you can take advantage of its features and benefits to improve the performance and reliability of your serverless applications.