An architectural style that structures an application as a collection of loosely coupled services, each responsible for a specific function.

A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers, ensuring consistency across different environments.

An open-source container orchestration platform that automates deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

The process of defining the methods and data formats that applications use to communicate with each other, focusing on usability and efficiency.

The practice of packaging an application and its dependencies into a container, allowing it to run consistently across various environments.

The automated management of containerized applications, including deployment, scaling, and networking, often using tools like Kubernetes.

An architectural style for designing networked applications using stateless communication and standard HTTP methods.

A mechanism that enables services to find and communicate with each other in a microservices architecture.

Distributing network or application traffic across multiple servers to ensure reliability and performance.

The capability of a system to handle a growing amount of work or its potential to accommodate growth.

A traditional software architecture where all components are interconnected and interdependent, making scaling and updates challenging.

A server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking access to backend services, often handling routing and security.

A deployment strategy that reduces downtime by running two identical production environments, allowing seamless transitions.

A strategy for rolling out new features to a small subset of users before a full-scale release, minimizing risk.

A method for tracking requests as they flow through a microservices architecture, aiding in performance monitoring and debugging.

An open-source monitoring system and time series database designed for reliability and scalability.

A text document containing all commands to assemble an image for a Docker container, defining the environment and application.

Applications that consist of multiple interacting containers, often managed with Docker Compose for orchestration.

The practice of managing changes to APIs, ensuring backward compatibility and smooth transitions for users.

Guidelines for protecting APIs and microservices from unauthorized access and ensuring data integrity.

The continuous observation of a system's performance and health, crucial for maintaining application reliability.

Simulating high traffic on a system to evaluate its performance under stress, ensuring it can handle expected loads.

The delivery of computing services over the internet, enabling scalable resources and applications.

A set of practices that combines software development and IT operations, enhancing collaboration and productivity.

Common design strategies and best practices for building microservices, addressing challenges like data management and service communication.