Microservices Architecture: A Practical Guide

Introduction to Microservices

Microservices architecture breaks down applications into small, independent services that communicate over well-defined APIs. This approach offers scalability and flexibility but introduces complexity.

Service Design Principles

Each microservice should have a single responsibility, be independently deployable, and own its data. Learn how to identify service boundaries and design effective APIs.

Communication Patterns

Understand synchronous and asynchronous communication patterns, including REST APIs, message queues, and event-driven architectures.

Data Management Strategies

Each service should manage its own data. Learn about database per service pattern, data consistency, and distributed transaction management.

Deployment and Monitoring

Containerization, orchestration with Kubernetes, and comprehensive monitoring are essential for successful microservices deployment.