Microservices

Microservices are architectural patterns that break down complex applications into individual modules, making systems easier to maintain.
A key advantage is that multiple teams can work independently on a project.

Microservices, what do we understand by this?

Every software, app, or application consists of several components. These components are also referred to as modules or services. Viewed in the context of an entire application, they are just a small (micro) part, "Microservices." The philosophy behind it is: "Do one thing and do it well." The development team for microservices decides on the technologies and frameworks themselves, thus ensuring a fast and powerful implementation.

In addition, scalability is greatly simplified and money is saved through shortened development time.

• Multiple teams can work independently on the same application
• Each part of the application only has access to the information that is really needed
• Reduction of complexity
• Easy further development possible
• Reusability of individual application parts possible
• Specialists have the freedom to choose the technology they work best with
• Not all parts need to be developed in-house; software as a service can be used
• Very robust and secure overall system

Microservices Architecture vs Monolithic Architecture

While a microservices architecture builds an application from many independent modules, the monolithic architecture is a cohesive service. Here, the entire architecture must be scaled when there are peak loads. Changes to the code are significantly more complex and time-consuming in monolithic architecture. If an error occurs, the entire application goes down.