NO-JIRA update address-settings.md

Add a note about match specificity
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Stephen E. Baker 2022-08-03 09:13:03 -04:00 committed by Justin Bertram
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@ -73,6 +73,14 @@ address "order.foo" address but you can also use
For example, if you used the `match` string `queue.#` the settings would be For example, if you used the `match` string `queue.#` the settings would be
applied to all addresses which start with `queue.` applied to all addresses which start with `queue.`
Address settings are **hierarchical**. Therefore, if more than one
`address-setting` would match then the settings are applied in order of their
specificity with the more specific match taking priority. A match on the
any-words delimiter (`#`) is considered less specific than a match without it.
A match with a single word delimiter `*` is considered less specific than a
match on an exact queue name. In this way settings can be "layered" so that
configuration details don't need to be repeated.
The meaning of the specific settings are explained fully throughout the user The meaning of the specific settings are explained fully throughout the user
manual, however here is a brief description with a link to the appropriate manual, however here is a brief description with a link to the appropriate
chapter if available. chapter if available.