In Pub/Sub, what is the difference between a topic and a subscription?

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In Pub/Sub, what is the difference between a topic and a subscription?

Key points

  • Topics store messages, subscriptions define message delivery
  • Topics are where messages are published, subscriptions control message consumption
  • Understanding the role of topics and subscriptions is essential for effective message handling in Pub/Sub

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