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# Why use a message queue?

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- **Interview category:** System Design
- **Role:** [Software Engineer](https://www.aced.io/questions?role=swe)
- **Company:** [Apple](https://www.aced.io/questions?company=apple)
- **Reported last asked:** 3 years ago
- **Interview occurrences:** 1

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