Using Redis for Queue Management
Redis is an in-memory data store that Laravel supports as a first-class queue driver. It's fast, handles high job throughput well, and pairs naturally with Laravel Horizon for monitoring.
Configuring Redis as the Queue Driver
In the .env file:
QUEUE_CONNECTION=redisThe corresponding connection details live in config/queue.php under the redis key, pointing at the Redis connection defined in config/database.php.
Why Redis Over the Database Driver
| Aspect | Database Driver | Redis Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Slower (disk-based) | Much faster (in-memory) |
| Concurrency | Can suffer table locks under load | Handles high concurrency well |
| Extra tooling | Limited | Works with Horizon for dashboards |
Monitoring With Horizon
composer require laravel/horizon
php artisan horizonHorizon gives a dashboard for queue throughput, failed jobs, and worker status, which becomes especially useful once queues are running many different job types.
Queues handle work triggered by user actions. The next few topics look at work that needs to run automatically, on a schedule, without anyone triggering it at all.
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