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# Queue & Job Best Practices
## Set `retry_after` Greater Than `timeout`
If `retry_after` is shorter than the job's `timeout`, the queue worker re-dispatches the job while it's still running, causing duplicate execution.
Incorrect (`retry_after``timeout`):
```php
class ProcessReport implements ShouldQueue
{
public $timeout = 120;
}
// config/queue.php — retry_after: 90 ← job retried while still running!
```
Correct (`retry_after` > `timeout`):
```php
class ProcessReport implements ShouldQueue
{
public $timeout = 120;
}
// config/queue.php — retry_after: 180 ← safely longer than any job timeout
```
## Use Exponential Backoff
Use progressively longer delays between retries to avoid hammering failing services.
Incorrect (fixed retry interval):
```php
class SyncWithStripe implements ShouldQueue
{
public $tries = 3;
// Default: retries immediately, overwhelming the API
}
```
Correct (exponential backoff):
```php
class SyncWithStripe implements ShouldQueue
{
public $tries = 3;
public $backoff = [1, 5, 10];
}
```
## Implement `ShouldBeUnique`
Prevent duplicate job processing.
```php
class GenerateInvoice implements ShouldQueue, ShouldBeUnique
{
public function uniqueId(): string
{
return $this->order->id;
}
public $uniqueFor = 3600;
}
```
## Always Implement `failed()`
Handle errors explicitly — don't rely on silent failure.
```php
public function failed(?Throwable $exception): void
{
$this->podcast->update(['status' => 'failed']);
Log::error('Processing failed', ['id' => $this->podcast->id, 'error' => $exception->getMessage()]);
}
```
## Rate Limit External API Calls in Jobs
Use `RateLimited` middleware to throttle jobs calling third-party APIs.
```php
public function middleware(): array
{
return [new RateLimited('external-api')];
}
```
## Batch Related Jobs
Use `Bus::batch()` when jobs should succeed or fail together.
```php
Bus::batch([
new ImportCsvChunk($chunk1),
new ImportCsvChunk($chunk2),
])
->then(fn (Batch $batch) => Notification::send($user, new ImportComplete))
->catch(fn (Batch $batch, Throwable $e) => Log::error('Batch failed'))
->dispatch();
```
## `retryUntil()` Needs `$tries = 0`
When using time-based retry limits, set `$tries = 0` to avoid premature failure.
```php
public $tries = 0;
public function retryUntil(): \DateTimeInterface
{
return now()->addHours(4);
}
```
## Use `WithoutOverlapping::untilProcessing()`
Prevents concurrent execution while allowing new instances to queue.
```php
public function middleware(): array
{
return [new WithoutOverlapping($this->product->id)->untilProcessing()];
}
```
Without `untilProcessing()`, the lock extends through queue wait time. With it, the lock releases when processing starts.
## Use Horizon for Complex Queue Scenarios
Use Laravel Horizon when you need monitoring, auto-scaling, failure tracking, or multiple queues with different priorities.
```php
// config/horizon.php
'environments' => [
'production' => [
'supervisor-1' => [
'connection' => 'redis',
'queue' => ['high', 'default', 'low'],
'balance' => 'auto',
'minProcesses' => 1,
'maxProcesses' => 10,
'tries' => 3,
],
],
],
```