Summary

This chapter explored microservices architecture in depth, its core characteristics, such as autonomy and specialization, and its benefits and drawbacks. It also presented the transition of the previous client-server application to a microservices architecture using domain-driven design principles. It identified the bounded contexts, refactored the database, and selected appropriate databases based on the CAP theorem. Additionally, implementing a microservice highlighted the importance of clean architecture to maintain the separation of concerns and ensure flexibility and testability.

The chapter also covered synchronous communication using RestClient, demonstrating how to implement inter-service communication efficiently. It also emphasized the significance of monitoring and managing microservices with Spring Boot Actuator, providing insights into monitoring, health checks, and diagnostics.

Finally, the chapter detailed the process of containerizing microservices using...