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Microservices
In this chapter, we’ll cover microservices. Microservices are a modular architectural approach to building software applications where an application is developed as a collection of small, independent, and loosely coupled services that communicate with each other through well-defined APIs. This contrasts with traditional monolithic architectures, where the entire application is tightly integrated.
Microservices offer numerous benefits, including enhanced scalability, agility, and fault isolation, allowing organizations to develop, deploy, and maintain complex applications more efficiently. By breaking down applications into smaller, more manageable components, microservices enable teams to independently develop, test, deploy, ...
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