Understanding Widows Azure Queue Storage Throughput

The Asynchronous Queuing Pattern describes a classic way to improve service throughput in distributed applications. Over the years I have seen quite a few implementations of this pattern, from the use of MSMQ to ReactiveQueue, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Windows Azure queue storage is designed for passing messages between applications in a persisted, scalable and controlled manner. With the above attributes, queue storage is a natural choice for enabling the Asynchronous Queuing Pattern.