Developing microservices

Our journey started with a clear understanding of what microservices truly are and why they matter. Early in the book, we explored how domain-driven design (DDD) provides the foundation for effective service boundaries. By identifying bounded contexts, we learned to shape systems around real business capabilities instead of arbitrary technical divisions. This approach transformed our healthcare management system from a collection of features into a well-coordinated ecosystem of independent, purpose-driven services.

Through examples such as the Patient Service, Appointment Service, and Notification Service, we observed how each microservice could fully own its domain—handling its own data, logic, and deployment life cycle. This separation was not just a technical task; it was a mindset change. Each service became a reflection of a business process, allowing for agility, easier maintenance, and a quicker path from idea to production.

By mastering...