Discover how to leverage queues and RabbitMQ to enhance application scalability and robustness in this conference talk from the International PHP Conference 2017. Explore the power of queues in reducing database load and enabling looser coupling between application components. Learn about queue structure design, message options, and durability considerations. Gain insights into creating reliable worker scripts for complex multi-step processing tasks. Examine data hygiene practices, including when to include data with messages, when workers should fetch data independently, and how to manage information flow back to message creators. Benefit from practical examples and real-world stories suitable for developers and technical architects seeking to improve their applications' performance and reliability.