Architectural Patterns
by Anupama Murali, Pethuru Raj, Harihara Subramanian J, Pethuru Raj Chelliah
Shared database pattern
There are several unique factors for the runaway success of microservices architecture. We have been well-versed with shared databases. Now, in the big data and webscale applications era, a variety of new and differently abled databases have emerged and are doing well for several new-generation applications. The previously discussed pattern, therefore, has recommended dedicated databases for different services. However, there are certain requirements such as the ACID-centric transactions and transactional applications. The solution approach is to use a single database that is shared by multiple microservices. Every microservice is comfortably and conveniently able to access data owned by other microservices. The shared ...
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