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Mike Chen
Tech Writer & Developer
Microservices architecture has become the gold standard for building scalable, maintainable applications. In this guide, we'll explore how to design and implement microservices using Node.js, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Why Microservices?
Microservices offer several advantages over monolithic architectures, including better scalability, technology diversity, fault isolation, and easier deployment and maintenance.
Node.js for Microservices
Node.js is particularly well-suited for microservices due to its lightweight nature, excellent performance for I/O operations, and rich ecosystem of packages.
Best Practices
- Design services around business capabilities
- Implement proper service discovery
- Use API gateways for external communication
- Implement circuit breakers for fault tolerance
- Monitor and log everything
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