This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Musab Ahmed Khan Umair
In this blog, we’ll learn about microservices architecture. It is a software development methodology where a product is composed of various independent services, each managing its own specific functionality.
It differs from the traditional monolithic architecture. In a MA, all business functionalities are written within a single codebase. On the other hand, microservices break down a product into various independent services, where each component handles its specific functionalities
Now we will cover the main concepts behind microservices.
Firstly, it has individual components which operate independently. They can be developed and deployed individually
Secondly these services are robust and handle failure very well. If one service fails, it can temporarily interrupt requests to that service without bringing down the entire system.
Thirdly, with a simple routing process, it ensures seamless communication and interaction between individual components
Also, it has decentralized operations, where each services functions independently
Lastly, due to its valuable features this type of architecture is widely adopted in modern businesses
*Finally, we will go through pros and cons of microservices
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*Pros: *
- Scalability: Microservices allow each service to be scaled independently based on demand. Using this we can optimize resource usage and improve overall system scalability.
- Flexibility in Technology: Different services within a microservices architecture can use different technologies, and frameworks. This allows teams to choose the best tools for each specific service.
- Maintainability: With individual services codebases are easier to understand, develop, and maintain.
- Organizational Alignment: Moreover, this aligns well with agile and DevOps practices. It fosters autonomy and rapid iteration.
*Cons:
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- Complexity: With increasing number of services it introduces operational complexity.
- Testing Complexity: Each service in this model requires thorough testing individually and integration testing across services.
- Costs: Finally, this architecture leads to an increased infrastructure and operational costs.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Musab Ahmed Khan Umair