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Microservices pattern platforms and frameworks

• software

  Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. Continue Reading

• These tools help build microservices in Java

  Depending on the mission, developers need to align their tool choices with one of two paths for Java microservices. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading

• 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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  • software
  • microservices
  • Eclipse (Eclipse Foundation)
  • applet

  • BSA | The Software Alliance
  • URI (Uniform Resource Identifier)
  • user interface (UI)
  • source code

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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

• microservices

  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