Mikroservicemiljø

Mikroservicemiljø refers to an architectural style where an application is structured as a collection of small, independent, and loosely coupled services. Each service is built around a specific business capability and can be deployed, scaled, and managed independently. This approach contrasts with traditional monolithic architectures, where an entire application is built as a single, unified unit.

In a mikroservicemiljø, services communicate with each other, typically over a network using lightweight protocols such as HTTP/REST or message queues. Each service is responsible for a distinct business function and has its own database and data model. This autonomy allows development teams to work on individual services without impacting others, fostering agility and faster release cycles.

Key characteristics of a mikroservicemiljø include independent deployability, technology diversity (different services can use different programming languages or databases), resilience (failure in one service ideally does not bring down the entire application), and scalability (individual services can be scaled based on demand). Implementing a mikroservicemiljø requires careful consideration of inter-service communication, distributed data management, service discovery, and operational complexity. It is often adopted by organizations aiming for greater flexibility, faster development, and improved fault isolation.