How do I install Redis for Laravel queues?

Ubuntu: sudo apt install redis-server, systemctl start/enable. Composer predis/predis. .env: QUEUE_CONNECTION=redis.

What's the difference between Laravel database queues and Redis?

Database: simple, DB-heavy. Redis: fast, production-ready, no DB load.

Do I need Laravel Horizon for queues?

No for basics. Yes for monitoring at scale — dashboard spots issues fast.

Laravel Queues Slashed My App's 3-Second Hangs — But Who's Profiting?

Staring at a spinner for 3 seconds on signup? That's your Laravel controller doing email and PDF work inline. Queues fix it — response flies back, work happens later.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

Laravel Horizon dashboard displaying queue metrics and job processing stats

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Dispatch emails and PDFs as jobs to cut response times from 3+ seconds to instant. 𝕏
Use Redis over database queues for production speed and reliability. 𝕏
Pair queues with Horizon dashboard and Supervisor for scalable, monitored background processing. 𝕏

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