Messaging, streaming, and connectivity — one layer
Messaging ⋅ Streaming ⋅ Connectivity
One Layer
Most teams don't start out planning to run multiple messaging services. It just happens.
The Problem
One tool for service communication.
Another for streaming.
Another for coordination.
NATS was designed differently.
It provides core messaging, persistence, streaming, and coordination primitives in a single, cohesive system. The same subjects. The same mental model. The same operational surface. That means:
Fewer moving parts
Lower operational risk
Faster iteration for developers
This isn’t about replacing everything overnight. It’s about choosing a foundation that scales with you.