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Microservices

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Microservices are a software development approach where applications are broken down into small, independent services that communicate with each other through APIs.

What are Microservices?

Microservices are like building blocks for your software, allowing you to create applications by combining these small, independent services.

Why do Microservices Matter?

They offer scalability, flexibility, and easier maintenance, enabling rapid development and deployment for startups.

Examples of Microservices

  • User authentication service
  • Payment processing service
  • Notification service

Related Concepts

Microservices architecture, containerization, and API-based communication are closely related concepts to alongside microservices.

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