[rabbitmq-discuss] .NET DefaultBasicConsumer / BasicQueuingConsumer and 'noack' scenarios

[Matthias Radestock]

On 25/05/12 16:57, Tim Watson wrote:
> On 25/05/12 16:42, Simon Thorogood wrote:
>> Basically, I am keen to use BasicQos when we can, but would also like
>> to limit de-queuing of unprocessed messages in non 'ack'' scenarios.

"limiting the dequeuing of unprocessed messages" requires the use of 
ack-mode. The client needs some way of telling the server when it has 
done with processing messages, so that the server can send it more. And 
the way to convey that information is 'ack'.

Matthias.