How do you implement exactly-once processing semantics using Azure Service Bus?

Updated Apr 23, 2026

Short answer

Use idempotency, duplicate detection, and transactional processing.

Deep explanation

Service Bus provides at-least-once delivery, so exactly-once must be achieved at application level. Use MessageId for deduplication, store processed message IDs in DB, and implement idempotent logic. Combine with transactions to ensure atomic DB + message operations.

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