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Gain insights into microservice principles, their pros and cons, Micro and Macro architecture, migration strategies, Docker's role, and technologies to effectively implement microservices.
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Microservices are one of the most important and popular software architecture trends. This architecture forms the base for a lot of companies including: Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, and Uber. In this course you’ll learn microservices in depth and understand reasons for and against microservices. Beyond that, you’ll learn about Micro and Macro architecture, strategies for migrating old systems, the role of Docker in this architecture, and technologies for implementing microservices. After taking this course, you’ll be better equipped to implement microservices for your own use.
Microservices are one of the most important and popular software architecture trends. This architecture forms the base for a lot...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Microservices

Docker

Docker Compose

Spring Boot

Content

1.

Preface

2 Lessons

Get familiar with microservice principles, practical implementations, advantages, challenges, and migration strategies.

2.

Microservices

7 Lessons

Get started with modular, scalable, and resilient microservices while navigating operational complexities.

4.

Migration

7 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of migrating monolithic systems to microservices, strategies, and organizational impacts.

5.

Docker

7 Lessons

Take a closer look at Docker for efficient microservice deployment, container orchestration, and process isolation.

7.

Appendix

3 Lessons

Build on Docker installation, Docker Compose commands, and appreciation for collaborative contributions.
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