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Microservices pattern platforms and frameworks
Practical ways to implement function as a service
Developers are ready to work with function as a service but still need some guidance. Learn about FaaS implementation models and which FaaS platform offering is for you. Continue Reading
How to choose between serverless and containerized microservices
Explore the intricacies of serverless microservices and container microservices to discover which development requirements are crucial to your ultimate decision. Continue Reading
5 basic SOA principles that still apply to microservices
Microservices often replace SOA, but these two architecture styles are still similar. Here are five basic SOA principles that never went away. Continue Reading
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Microservices development will fail with monolithic mindset
Enterprises that build microservices with traditional development tools and practices can run into problems in configuration and dependency management. Continue Reading
How gRPC improves microservices load balancing on Kubernetes
Kubernetes networking can be a challenge, but the gRPC protocol can help software pros focus on the application logic rather than worry about how to handle network request calls. Continue Reading
How to control state for so-called stateless microservices
How do you control state in a stateless microservices environment? Front-end and back-end state control can be two viable approaches, and one requires less work than the other.Continue Reading
Test your knowledge of serverless computing
It's time to get familiar with the term serverless and everything it encompasses. Test your knowledge on serverless computing and how it will impact your software projects.Continue Reading
A comparison of microservices and functional programming concepts
While often seen together, microservices and functional programming are two different animals. Find out where these disciplines overlap and, more importantly, where they don't.Continue Reading
Create a Java executable JAR with the Tomcat plug-in for Maven
In this embedded Tomcat example tutorial, Cameron McKenzie uses the Tomcat plug-in for Maven to create a Java executable JAR file.Continue Reading
Front-end microservices offer flexibility for developers
Looking to create a stronger and more transparent relationship between front-end and back-end components? Learn how microservices can help make that dream a reality.Continue Reading
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Microservices, or microservice architecture, is an approach to application development in which a large application is built as a suite of modular components or services.Continue Reading
How microservices, lambda and functional computing differ
While the terms lambda, functional computing and microservices may get intertwined, it's important to understand what makes them unique. Here, we dive into the differences.Continue Reading
Test your IQ on microservices principles and strategies
Think you have a good handle on microservices and how to properly introduce them to your organization? Take a shot at this quiz to find out for yourself.Continue Reading
A guide to open source technology in application development
Open source has certainly made an impact, including in application development and management. This guide looks at some of the latest open source tools and strategies to consider.Continue Reading
IaaS vs. PaaS: The best choice for a DevOps environment
IaaS and PaaS are two cloud services platforms that offer different ways to deploy and develop microservices. Find out which platform makes sense for your business.Continue Reading