java-ee Java Messaging Service (JMS)
Introduction
The Java Message Service is a Java API that allows applications to create, send, receive, and read messages. The JMS API defines a common set of interfaces and associated semantics that allow programs written in the Java programming language to communicate with other messaging implementations. JMS enables communication that is not only loosely coupled but also asynchronous and reliable.
Remarks
Java Message Service (JMS) is a standard Java API that allows applications to create, send, receive and read messages asynchronously.
JMS defines general set of interfaces and classes that allow applications to interact with other messages providers.
JMS is similar to JDBC: JDBC connects to different databases (Derby, MySQL, Oracle, DB2 etc.) and JMS connects with different providers (OpenMQ, MQSeries, SonicMQ and so on).
JMS reference implementation is Open Message Queue (OpenMQ). It is open source project and can be used in standalone applications or can be built in application server. It is the default JMS provider integrated into GlassFish.
