Microservices
An architectural style that structures an application as a collection of loosely coupled services.
Description
Microservices is an architectural approach in which applications are built as a series of small, independent services that communicate over well-defined APIs. Each microservice focuses on a specific business capability and can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently. In the context of AWS, microservices are often deployed using services such as Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service), AWS Lambda, and Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service). This approach allows organizations to enhance agility, scalability, and maintainability of applications. By leveraging AWS tools, teams can automate deployment, monitoring, and scaling of microservices, enabling continuous integration and delivery practices. For instance, a retail application might use a separate microservice for inventory management, user authentication, and payment processing, allowing teams to optimize and update each service independently without disrupting the entire application. This modularity fosters innovation and allows businesses to respond swiftly to changing market demands.
Examples
- Netflix uses microservices for its streaming service, allowing teams to update features independently, such as content recommendations and user interfaces.
- Airbnb employs microservices to manage various aspects of their platform, including search functionality, booking management, and payment processing.
Additional Information
- Microservices can be implemented using various programming languages and technologies, providing flexibility in development.
- AWS offers numerous services such as AWS Fargate and Amazon API Gateway to simplify the deployment and management of microservices.