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What is waiting?

Waiting is a lightweight library crafted to simplify the task of waiting for certain conditions to be fulfilled. It essentially halts execution until a specified function evaluates to True, providing a variety of operational modes to choose from. Furthermore, Waiting integrates smoothly with flux for simulating timelines, making it even more versatile. The most straightforward way to use it involves supplying a function for monitoring, and it is easy to wait indefinitely; if your predicate produces a result, that result becomes the output of wait(). Additionally, you can establish a timeout period, and if this time elapses without the predicate being satisfied, an exception will be raised. By default, the library checks the predicate every second, but this interval can be modified using the sleep_seconds parameter. When working with multiple predicates, Waiting presents two effective aggregation methods: any and all. These methods resemble Python's built-in any() and all(), but they ensure that a predicate is not called more often than necessary, which is especially advantageous for predicates that are resource-heavy and time-consuming. By optimizing these functions, Waiting significantly improves both the efficiency of asynchronous operations and the overall user experience, making it an essential tool for developers. In summary, this library not only simplifies waiting processes but also enhances performance through its thoughtful design.

What is Queue-Fair?

A virtual waiting room serves as an intermediary page that prevents visitors from overwhelming busy websites, guiding them back to the site at a manageable rate while ensuring optimal performance and user experience. This system allows websites to effectively handle sudden surges in traffic without risk of crashing, which also eliminates the need for constantly running additional servers when demand is low, contributing to a more sustainable approach to web management. Moreover, effective virtual waiting rooms prioritize fairness by returning visitors in the order they arrived, while also keeping them updated on their status and estimated wait times. Experiencing a website crash can be detrimental to any business, especially during high-demand events, as it not only harms server functionality but can also tarnish the company's reputation. By maintaining a seamless branding experience, businesses can safeguard their customers' trust and loyalty. Our innovative and patented virtual waiting room technology not only underscores the value of fairness but also enhances the entire customer journey through a fully customized branded experience.

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Integrations Supported

Python
Amazon CloudFront
Android
Apple iOS
Cloudflare
Flux
Google Tag Manager
Java
JavaScript
Magento
Node.js
PHP
React
Ruby
WooCommerce
WordPress

Integrations Supported

Python
Amazon CloudFront
Android
Apple iOS
Cloudflare
Flux
Google Tag Manager
Java
JavaScript
Magento
Node.js
PHP
React
Ruby
WooCommerce
WordPress

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Free
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

Free
You can create a Virtual Waiting Room on our Free Tier right now. Our Free Tier gives you more than any other Virtual Waiting Room provider, and is ideal if you want to try out Queue-Fair, with full Portal access and a range of branding options for your Queue Pages included. You won't find a more comprehensive free Virtual Waiting Room or free online queue offering anywhere.

If you are running a busier website or mobile app, require full HTML control, need multiple queues or Queue-Fair's advanced security features, then our Unlimited Service is better suited to your needs. We have a range of pricing plans to suit your use-case and offer a 25% discount guarantee against any comparable surge protection quote, so you can be sure of getting the best rates from us - full details. We are also happy to arrange a Free Trial for you.

There is no limit to the size of the queue (capacity) on either plan - Queue-Fair will queue as many people as you need, and add them to the queue as fast as they arrive.
Free Version
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Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Python Software Foundation

Company Location

United States

Company Website

pypi.org/project/waiting/

Company Facts

Organization Name

Queue-Fair

Date Founded

2004

Company Location

United Kingdom

Company Website

queue-fair.com

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