Microservices Architecture
Microservices architecture is a software design approach where an application is structured as a collection of loosely coupled, independently deployable services, each focused on a specific business capability. These services communicate through well-defined APIs, typically over a network, and can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently. This contrasts with monolithic architectures, where all components are tightly integrated into a single codebase.
Developers should learn and use microservices architecture when building large, complex applications that require scalability, flexibility, and resilience, such as e-commerce platforms, streaming services, or enterprise systems. It enables teams to work on different services concurrently, use diverse technology stacks, and deploy updates without affecting the entire system, making it ideal for agile development and cloud-native environments.