Microservices, Macro Impact: Building Scalable Apps with Docker

Microservices, Macro Impact: Building Scalable Apps with Docker   1.      INTRODUCTION Lately, Microservice Architecture has become quite the buzzword, with many in the industry shifting toward distributed systems. With Docker being widely adopted, this move actually seems like a smart step forward. But what exactly is a Microservice ? And how do we design a Microservice Architecture ? Let’s start with the why . A Microservice Architecture ensures loose coupling and isolation , where each service focuses on a specific task, making the overall application more reliable , scalable , and easier to maintain . Now, coming to the how . In this post, you’ll see exactly that through a simple Account Creation Application , built using just two microservices , Kafka , and MongoDB .   2.      OBJECTIVES 2.1.       Backend Implementation: Microservice Communication using Kafka ·     ...