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Microservices

In the dynamic landscape of cloud-native architecture, Microservices stand as a transformative approach, redefining how applications are structured.
In this paradigm, a single application is built from numerous, loosely coupled, and independently deployable smaller components or services.

Characteristics of Microservices:

  1. Diverse Tech Stacks:

    • Each microservice possesses its own technology stack, encompassing the database and data management model.
  2. Communication Channels:

    • Microservices communicate with each other through a combination of REST APIs, event streaming, and message brokers.
  3. Organized by Business Capabilities:

    • Services are organized based on business capabilities, with the boundary between services referred to as the "bounded context."

Organizational Benefits:

  • Ease of Code Updates:

    • Modifications and new features can be seamlessly added without impacting the entire application. Microservices allow for granular updates.
  • Diverse Technology Stacks:

    • Different components can be developed by teams using various stacks and programming languages, promoting flexibility and innovation.
  • Independent Scaling:

    • Components can be scaled independently, mitigating the need to scale the entire application for a single feature facing increased load. This reduces costs associated with scaling unnecessary components.

Microservices usher in a new era of flexibility and efficiency, where applications are modular, scalable, and adaptable to diverse technological landscapes. By breaking down monolithic structures into smaller, manageable components, organizations can navigate the complexities of modern software development with greater agility and resilience.

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