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rabbitmq/tgir

Analysis updated 2026-08-08 · repo last pushed 2023-01-25

65MakefileAudience · developerComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

TLDR

TGIR is the official RabbitMQ team's monthly video series for learning about RabbitMQ, a popular message broker. The repo catalogs episodes and accepts future episode ideas from the community.

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    What it does
      Monthly video series
      Episode playlist index
      Community idea submissions
    Tech stack
      Makefile
      GitHub Issues
      YouTube
    Use cases
      Learn RabbitMQ
      Catch up on episodes
      Suggest episode topics
    Audience
      Developers
      System admins
      Technical decision makers

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Browse the playlist index to find and watch past RabbitMQ educational episodes.

USE CASE 2

Submit ideas for future episodes by opening an issue in the GitHub repository.

USE CASE 3

Learn practical RabbitMQ implementations and real-world messaging scenarios from the video series.

What is it built with?

MakefileGitHub IssuesYouTube

How does it compare?

rabbitmq/tgirrabbitmq/rabbitmq-public-umbrelladipodidae/resume
Stars653225
LanguageMakefileMakefileMakefile
Last pushed2023-01-252020-11-03
MaintenanceDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasymoderatemoderate
Complexity1/53/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopergeneral

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

No setup or installation is required, the repository is a catalog of YouTube videos and a feedback channel for suggesting episode ideas.

No license information is provided in the repository, meaning default copyright restrictions apply and the code is not formally licensed for reuse.

In plain English

Thank Goodness It's RabbitMQ (TGIR) is the official video series produced by the RabbitMQ team. It's an educational resource where viewers can learn about RabbitMQ, a popular message broker software. The series releases new episodes on the last Friday of every month, and all content is pre-recorded rather than streamed live. The project repository itself serves as the organizational hub for the show. It contains a playlist index that catalogs all released episodes, making it easy for viewers to find and catch up on past content. The repository also functions as a feedback channel where community members can suggest ideas for future episodes by opening issues in the issue tracker. The team reviews these suggestions and selects ones that align with what's happening in the community. This resource is designed for anyone looking to understand RabbitMQ better, whether they're developers, system administrators, or technical decision-makers evaluating messaging solutions. For example, if you're setting up a system where different applications need to communicate reliably with each other, the video series could walk you through practical implementations and real-world scenarios. While some episodes touch on Kubernetes (a container orchestration platform), the focus remains squarely on RabbitMQ and its capabilities. The series draws inspiration from a similar show called TGI Kubernetes, but sets itself apart by prioritizing pre-recorded content over live streaming. The team remains open to live streaming in the future but defaults to pre-recording for consistency and production quality. All episodes are available on their official YouTube channel, making them freely accessible to anyone interested in learning.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me understand RabbitMQ by summarizing the key concepts a beginner should learn before watching the TGIR video series.
Prompt 2
Write a GitHub issue template I can use to suggest a RabbitMQ topic for a future TGIR episode, including fields for use case, expected outcome, and relevant RabbitMQ features.
Prompt 3
Create a study plan for learning RabbitMQ over four weeks, incorporating the TGIR video series as a primary learning resource alongside hands-on practice.
Prompt 4
Explain how RabbitMQ works as a message broker in plain English, so I can decide if it is the right tool for connecting multiple applications in my system.

Frequently asked questions

What is tgir?

TGIR is the official RabbitMQ team's monthly video series for learning about RabbitMQ, a popular message broker. The repo catalogs episodes and accepts future episode ideas from the community.

What language is tgir written in?

Mainly Makefile. The stack also includes Makefile, GitHub Issues, YouTube.

Is tgir actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2023-01-25).

What license does tgir use?

No license information is provided in the repository, meaning default copyright restrictions apply and the code is not formally licensed for reuse.

How hard is tgir to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is tgir for?

Mainly developer.

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