Microservices

Microservices, or the microservices architecture, is an architectural style that structures an application as a collection of loosely coupled, independently deployable services. Each microservice focuses on performing a specific task or function and communicates with other services through well-defined APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) or messaging protocols. Unlike a monolithic architecture, where all components are tightly integrated into a single codebase, microservices allows each service to be developed, deployed, and scaled independently.

Characteristics of microservices

• Decentralized Data Management: Each microservice has its own database or data store, which ensures that the service is decoupled from others.
• Language and Technology Agnostic: Since each microservice is independent, different services can be written in different programming languages and can use different technology stacks.
• Fault Isolation: Failure in one service does not directly impact other services. This is crucial for creating resilient systems.
• Scalability: Each microservice can be scaled independently. This allows for more efficient use of resources and better performance.
• Simplified Deployment: Individual services can be updated without taking down the entire application. This enables continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.

Simple Architectural overview