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This is the Amazon Simple Queue Service API Reference. This section describes who should read this guide, how the guide is organized, and other resources related to the Amazon Simple Queue Service (Amazon SQS).
The Amazon Simple Queue Service will occasionally be referred to within this guide as simply "SQS"; all copyrights and legal protections still apply.
Use the following links to get started using the Amazon SQS API Reference:
API Actions: An alphabetical list of all Amazon SQS actions.
Common Query Parameters: Parameters that all Query actions can use.
Common Errors: Client and server errors that all actions can return.
Regions and Endpoints: Regions and endpoints available for Amazon SQS.
WSDL Location and API Version: WSDL locations for each region.
This guide is intended for developers who are building distributed web-enabled applications. An application could typically use Amazon SQS to move data between distributed application components performing different tasks, without losing messages or requiring each component to be always available.
To use SQS, you must have an AWS account and be signed up to use SQS. For more information, go to the Amazon Simple Queue Service Getting Started Guide .
Use of this guide assumes you are familiar with the following:
XML (for an overview, go to W3 Schools XML Tutorial )
Basic understanding of web services (for an overview, go to W3 Schools Web Services Tutorial )
A programming language for consuming a web service and any related tools
You should also have read the Amazon Simple Queue Service Getting Started Guide, which includes a tutorial showing you how to perform basic functions with a queue.
The following table lists related resources that you'll find useful as you work with this service.
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The getting started guide provides a quick tutorial of the service based on a simple use case. Examples and instructions in multiple programming languages are included. | |
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The developer guide provides a detailed discussion of the service. It includes an architectural overview and a programming reference | |
| Amazon SQS Release Notes | The release notes give a high-level overview of the current release. They specifically note any new features, corrections, and known issues. |
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A central starting point to find documentation, code samples, release notes, and other information to help you build innovative applications with AWS. | |
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A community-based forum for developers to discuss technical questions related to Amazon SQS. | |
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The home page for AWS Technical Support, including access to our Developer Forums, Technical FAQs, Service Status page, and AWS Premium Support (if you are subscribed to this program). | |
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The primary web page for information about AWS Premium Support, a one-on-one, fast-response support channel to help you build and run applications on AWS Infrastructure Services. | |
| Product information for Amazon SQS | The primary web page for information about Amazon SQS. |
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A central contact point for inquiries concerning AWS billing, account, events, abuse etc. | |
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Detailed information about the copyright and trademark usage at Amazon.com and other topics. |