MicroServices

Agility, Flexibility and Innovation

Microservices is an architectural style that structures an application as a collection of small, independent services that communicate with each other using APIs. Each microservice is designed to perform a specific business capability, and can be developed, tested, and deployed independently of other services.

The key characteristics of microservices architecture are:

Loose Coupling: Microservices are designed to be loosely coupled, meaning that changes to one service do not affect other services.
Autonomy: Each microservice is responsible for its own behavior and decision-making.
Organised Around Business Capabilities: Microservices are organised around business capabilities, such as payment processing, user authentication, or order management.
Scaling: Microservices can be scaled independently, allowing for more efficient use of resources.
Decentralised Data Management: Each microservice manages its own data, and data is distributed across multiple services.
Interservice Communication: Microservices communicate with each other using APIs, message queues, or event-driven architecture.

The benefits of microservices architecture include:

Faster Time-to-Market: Microservices allow for faster development and deployment of new features and services.
Improved Scalability: Microservices can be scaled independently, allowing for more efficient use of resources.
Enhanced Resilience: If one microservice experiences issues, it will not bring down the entire system.
Greater Flexibility: Microservices allow for the use of different programming languages, frameworks, and databases.
Easier Maintenance: With microservices, it's easier to update or replace individual services without affecting the entire system.