Definition
Full definition of dlq
When a workflow keeps failing despite retries, you don't want to retry forever. After N attempts (usually 3-5), the message lands on a Dead-Letter Queue. Engineers periodically inspect the DLQ to find systemic bugs or one-off issues to fix. Tiny Command shows DLQ entries in the run-log with the failure reason.
In practice
DLQ examples
DLQ flow
Try 1 fails → wait 1s → Try 2 fails → wait 2s → Try 3 fails → push to DLQ for human review
Used by
Apps that exemplify dlq
See dlq in action across real integrations.
FAQ
Common questions about dlq
When should I check the DLQ?
Set up an alert when DLQ depth exceeds a threshold. Daily review for low-volume workflows; real-time alerts for critical ones.
Can I retry from the DLQ?
Yes — after fixing the root cause, replay the DLQ messages back through the workflow. Tiny Command has one-click replay.
