Java Architect Handbook

Jun 24, 2026 · Backend Development

Auto‑Cancel Unpaid Orders After 30 Minutes with RabbitMQ: TTL + DLX vs Delayed Message Plugin

The article explains two ways to implement a 30‑minute order auto‑cancellation in RabbitMQ—using the classic TTL + dead‑letter exchange pattern (with its head‑blocking pitfall) and the newer delayed‑message‑exchange plugin—provides Spring Boot configuration examples, compares their trade‑offs, and offers interview tips on when to choose each solution.