Which step follows the transformation of the Internal Message by the Formatter?

After the Formatter has transformed the Internal Message, the next step involves putting a reference to the newly created External Message into the Outgoing message delivery queue. This is crucial for organizing the processed messages and ensuring they are queued appropriately for delivery to their intended recipients. It allows for efficient handling of messages, maintaining the order and integrity of communications as they move through the system.

This queuing step is essential because it prepares the messages for subsequent processing. It is part of the workflow that ensures messages are not only formatted correctly but are also managed effectively within the messaging framework. This ensures that once a message is ready to be sent, it can be easily retrieved and delivered to the final recipient without delays or loss of data.

In contrast, sending the message to the final recipient directly bypasses the critical queuing step that allows for proper handling and scalability. Discarding the message is not a valid follow-up to the transformation, as it would negate the work that has already been done. Processing the message through the Handler comes after the queuing process, as the Handler typically deals with messages that are ready for further action rather than those that are still in the formatting stage.