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-**go-jobqueue** is a durable embedded job queue for Go apps built on top of [BadgerDB](https://github.com/dgraph-io/badger) that provides a simple API for enqueuing jobs and processing them asynchronously. 
 
-It can be used as a lightweight alternative to a full-fledged durable queue such as [RabbitMQ](https://www.rabbitmq.com).
+A lightweight, durable, and embedded job queue for Go applications. Powered by [BadgerDB](https://github.com/dgraph-io/badger).
 
 **Warning: this package is a work in progress, use at your own risk.**
 
 ## Features
-- Easily integrates with any existing Go programs with no service dependencies (i.e. RabbitMQ).
+- Portable alternative to full-fledged message brokers (i.e. RabbitMQ).
+- Built on top of [BadgerDB](https://github.com/dgraph-io/badger) for durability
 - Automatic job processing with support for multiple concurrent workers.
-- Queued jobs are durable and can be reprocessed on a program crash.
 - Strong type safety using generics.
-- ACID guarantees provided by BadgerDB.
 
 ## Installation