Microservices

Microservices architecture, distributed systems, and service-oriented design patterns for scalable applications

A Guide to Service Discovery in a Microservices Architecture

A guide to service discovery in a microservices architecture, explaining how services dynamically find and communicate with each other using a service registry.

9 min read Oct 13, 2025

An Introduction to Microservices Architecture

An introduction to the microservices architectural style, explaining its core concepts, benefits, and challenges compared to a traditional monolithic architecture.

10 min read Oct 13, 2025

Data Management in Microservices: The Database-per-Service Pattern

A guide to the database-per-service pattern, a core principle of microservices architecture for decentralized data management, and how to handle its challenges.

11 min read Oct 13, 2025

Decomposing a Monolith into Microservices: A Practical Guide

A strategic guide to the process of decomposing a monolithic application into microservices using patterns like the Strangler Fig.

12 min read Oct 13, 2025

Microservices Communication: Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Patterns

A guide to communication patterns in a microservices architecture, comparing synchronous methods like REST and gRPC with asynchronous methods using message queues.

10 min read Oct 13, 2025

Microservices Security Best Practices: Complete Guide

Learn essential security practices for microservices architecture including authentication, authorization, API security, network security, and compliance strategies to protect distributed systems.

5 min read Jan 13, 2025

Testing Microservices: A Guide to Unit, Integration, and Contract Testing

A guide to testing strategies in a microservices architecture, covering unit tests, integration tests, and the crucial role of consumer-driven contract testing.

11 min read Oct 13, 2025