Microservices and Containers

“Software-defined networking, software-defined storage, software as a service, the Internet of things, and platforms that handle complex communication between millions of users and devices are some examples that come to mind when you talk about where the software industry is going. There is a plethora of companies, both big and small, getting into these fields, and as they move forward, they will realize the need for a microservices-based architecture coupled with an agile culture.”

I've been using docker and containers for some years now. I am no expert but I understand why some people get confused over this. Yes, you can switch to microservices without containers; and yes, you can build an entire monolithic application using one container. Microservices and containers are not used interchangeably. It is when you use the advantages of both concepts that you enlighten yourself to create software in a new and exciting way. Maintaining a microservices-based architecture is not an easy task but I liked how this book manages to create a good starting point for migrating from the monolithic paradigm. As stated by the author: this book serves as a commencement more than a conclusion. There is so much more out there to learn.

The only downside for me was the use of Java examples. Ugh!