Understanding Microservices in Simple Terms
Microservices break a large application into many smaller services. Each service focuses on one area, such as billing, authentication or product catalog, and can be developed and deployed independently by a small team.
This approach helps large systems stay flexible. Teams can choose the right technology for each service, release updates more often and scale only the parts that are under heavy load. However, it also introduces challenges such as distributed data, monitoring and communication between services.
The key is to start from business boundaries, not from databases. If a business area can be described as a clear responsibility, it may be a good candidate for a separate microservice.
