Get Started with Microservices Architecture + Practice Tests

This course is designed for developers and IT professionals who want to get started with Microservices Architecture and understand how modern distributed systems are designed and structured. It provides a clear, conceptual foundation for learners who are new to microservices and want to understand why and how microservices are used in real‑world applications.

The course begins with the basics of Microservices Architecture, explaining what microservices are and how they differ from traditional application architectures. You will gain a clear understanding of microservices characteristics, including scalability, independence, and decentralized development.

You will then explore architectural comparisons such as SOA vs Microservices and Monolithic vs Microservices architecture, helping you understand the evolution of application design and the trade‑offs involved in each approach.

Communication between services is a critical aspect of microservices, so the course covers microservices communication patterns and explains how services interact with each other. You will also learn about the role of an API Gateway and how it acts as a single entry point for client requests.

The course further introduces service discovery and explains how microservices locate and communicate with each other dynamically. Popular components such as Netflix Eureka are discussed to help you understand real‑world implementations.

Advanced concepts such as the Circuit Breaker pattern and Distributed Tracing are also covered, including an introduction to Zipkin, to help you understand system resilience and observability in distributed environments.

Practice tests are included to reinforce learning and validate your understanding of microservices concepts.