How to Install and Use RabbitMQ on Docker with .NET 9 and Visual Studio Code on Mac and Windows

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of setting up RabbitMQ for message queuing, using Docker and Visual Studio Code on macOS (but the steps are the same on Windows). RabbitMQ is an essential tool for managing communication between services or applications in a reliable and efficient way, ensuring messages are not lost, even during system failures.

In this video, you will learn how to:

  • Set up RabbitMQ using Docker
  • Install and configure RabbitMQ.Client in a .NET Console Application
  • Send and receive messages via RabbitMQ queues
  • Use RabbitMQ management tools to monitor message activity