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microservices
/ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌsɜːr.vɪs.ɪz/
[/ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌsɜːr.vɪs.ɪz/]
small modular services
Advancednoun
Definition
An architecture that builds an application from small, independent services that work together.
Example
Breaking the monolith into microservices let teams deploy features independently and faster.
Breaking the monolith into microservices let teams deploy features independently and faster.
Etymology
A compound of 'micro' and 'services', emerging in software architecture around 2011.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in modern software architecture and cloud development.