Chapter 1: Introduction to Microservices

In this section

• 1.1 Understanding Microservices
  • Microservices Architecture: Definition and Key Concepts
    Explore the definition and key concepts of microservices architecture, including its principles, service boundaries, and API-driven communication.
  • Monolithic vs. Microservices: Understanding the Key Differences and Benefits
    Explore the fundamental differences between monolithic and microservices architectures, their advantages, drawbacks, and how they impact scalability, deployment, and team structures.
  • Evolution of Microservices: Tracing the Journey from SOA to Modern Architectures
    Explore the evolution of microservices from their origins in service-oriented architecture (SOA) to modern implementations, highlighting key technological advancements, influential thought leaders, and adoption trends.
• 1.2 Principles of Microservices
  • Service Autonomy in Microservices: Enhancing Scalability and Resilience
    Explore the concept of service autonomy in microservices architecture, focusing on independence, scalability, and resilience. Learn how decentralized data management, independent deployment, and technology diversity contribute to effective microservices design.
  • Bounded Contexts in Microservices: Defining Clear Boundaries for Scalable Systems
    Explore the concept of bounded contexts within Domain-Driven Design and their critical role in microservices architecture. Learn how to define boundaries, avoid model conflicts, and facilitate clear communication for scalable systems.
  • Scalability and Resilience in Microservices: Building Robust and Scalable Systems
    Explore the principles of scalability and resilience in microservices, including horizontal scaling, stateless services, resilience patterns, and real-world examples.
  • Twelve-Factor App Principles for Scalable Microservices
    Explore the Twelve-Factor App methodology, a set of best practices for building scalable and maintainable microservices, including codebase management, dependency isolation, configuration, and more.
• 1.3 Benefits and Challenges
  • Advantages of Microservices: Unlocking Scalability, Flexibility, and Efficiency
    Explore the advantages of microservices architecture, including enhanced scalability, flexibility, faster development cycles, and more. Learn how organizations benefit from adopting microservices with real-world examples.
  • Common Challenges in Microservices Architecture
    Explore the common challenges faced in microservices architecture, including complexity, data consistency, inter-service communication, and security concerns, along with strategies for mitigation.
  • When to Use Microservices: Assessing Project Needs and Organizational Readiness
    Explore when to adopt microservices architecture by assessing project complexity, scalability needs, organizational structure, and more.