Introduction
Microservices have revolutionized the way we design and implement software applications. They offer a way to decouple complex systems into simpler, independent components, thereby improving scalability, reliability, and agility. However, the move from a monolithic to a microservices architecture can be challenging without a structured approach. This is where microservice design patterns come into play.
Why are Microservice Design Patterns Required?
Microservice design patterns are like recipes for building a really big and complicated machine. Just like you wouldn’t build a car all in one piece, you shouldn’t build a big computer program all in one piece either.
So, instead of one big program, you break it down into smaller parts, like the engine, the wheels, the seats, and so on. Each part, or “microservice”, does its own specific job and doesn’t have to worry about the other parts.
For example, in a shopping website, one microservice might handle the shopping cart, another might display product information, and another might process payments. Each microservice can be built, updated, and fixed separately without messing up the others. This makes the whole system more reliable and easier to manage.
