Microservices have been around for a while now, and are continuing to gain popularity. May web giants have successfully adopted the microservice structure, and it’s no surprise that more people are starting to see its benefits over the more rigid monolith structure. So, what are the benefits of microservices? Does it have any business value? Here are a few things to be aware of when considering microservices.
What are Microservices?
Microservices are a software development technique that involves structuring applications so that components are linked together to form individual services within the applications. The microservices, therefore, make up the entire application. This architecture makes it possible to deconstruct an application into individual service components, which can be re-integrated and reused into other applications.
Microservices Vs. Monolith
The microservice software structure makes it possible to divide a system into several smaller, individual and independent services. Each service is flexible and complete on its own. This means each service runs as an autonomous process that runs independently on its own, which makes it easier to maintain the existing infrastructure.
The monolithic structure, on the other hand, means the components of the code are designed to work together, sharing the same memory as a single unit. Software built using the monolith architecture have interdependent and interconnected components. If developers want to update or make changes to a monolithic system, they need to work on the entire stack at once.
Benefits of Microservices
Resilience 
With microservices, applications are decoupled and decentralized into services that act as separate entities. This means minimal impact in cases such as failure in code. Similarly, systems can be brought down for maintenance without users even noticing.
Scalability
Scalability is one of the critical benefits of microservices. Since each service is separate, you’re able to scale up a single service or function without affecting the entire application. As such, services that are critical to a business can be deployed on several servers for increased performance and availability without affecting how other services perform.
Faster Marketing Time
Microservices work with loosely coupled services. And that means modifying or adding features doesn’t require you to rewrite an entire codebase. You can also make changes to a specific service without affecting the whole application. Developing applications in small increments, for example, means you deploy and test them, allowing your applications and services to market quicker.
Easier Maintenance and Debugging
Microservices makes it easy to test as well as debug applications. Working with smaller modules vastly improves your ability to deliver error-free applications, because you can continuously deliver and test processes.
Improved ROI
Microservices allow for optimal use of resources to improve ROI. For instance, multiple teams can work on independent services, allowing you to work faster. Ultimately, you can cut down development time significantly, and your team’s code will be more reusable.
Bottom Line
There are many more benefits of microservices. Overall, they increase productivity, make big solutions easier and offer flexibility. They may have a few drawbacks, but they’re your best option if you plan to scale your solutions, need quick delivery, or need to update parts of your system frequently.
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