Microservices Framework

A Microservices Framework is a software architecture framework that allows the development, deployment, and management of microservices.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) support the creation of distributed systems by breaking down monolithic applications into smaller, independent services.
  • It can (often) integrate with various tools and libraries to provide functionalities like service discovery, load balancing, and API management.
  • It can range from being a lightweight framework with minimal features to a comprehensive solution with extensive built-in capabilities.
  • It can leverage asynchronous communication models like messaging queues to ensure efficient interaction between microservices.
  • It can provide built-in security features, ensuring that each microservice maintains secure communication and data handling.
  • It can include support for reactive programming, enabling the development of responsive and resilient applications.
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• Example(s):
  • Java-based Microservices Frameworks:
    • a Spring Boot application that showcases the development of microservices with auto-configuration, embedded servers, and seamless integration with Spring Cloud.
    • an Eclipse Vert.x project that demonstrates the use of a polyglot framework to build high-concurrency, non-blocking microservices.
    • a Quarkus microservice deployed on Kubernetes, highlighting the framework's fast startup times and low memory consumption.
    • an Oracle Helidon application using MicroProfile APIs for developing lightweight, cloud-native Java microservices.
    • a Micronaut project focusing on building JVM-based microservices with low memory footprint and fast startup.
  • Node.js-based Microservices Frameworks:
    • a Molecular application leveraging the event-driven architecture for building scalable Node.js microservices.
    • a NestJS project using TypeScript to develop modular, highly maintainable microservices.
  • Go-based Microservices Frameworks:
    • a Golang (GoMicro) service, demonstrating the use of GoKit and GoMicro to build REST and gRPC microservices.
  • Other Frameworks:
    • an AI Microservice Framework (such as NVIDIA NIM) deployment for AI-powered microservices.
    • a Lightbend Lagom application built on Akka and Play for developing Java or Scala microservices with a unified development ecosystem.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Monolithic Architecture, which bundles all functionalities into a single, large application, lacking the modularity and scalability of microservices.
  • Traditional SOA Frameworks, which might not offer the same level of decoupling and flexibility as modern microservices frameworks.
• See: Spring Boot, Eclipse Vert.x, Quarkus, Service-Oriented Architecture, Reactive Programming.

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References

2024

• (2024). "13 Best Microservices Frameworks." Slant. [Read more](https://www.slant.co/topics/1100/viewpoints/1/~best-microservices-frameworks)

2023

• (2023). "Top 10 Microservices Frameworks." DZone. [Read more](https://dzone.com/articles/top-10-microservices-frameworks-for-2023)
• (2023). "6 Best Microservices Frameworks to Create Scalable Applications." CMARIX. [Read more](https://www.cmarix.com/blog/6-best-microservices-frameworks-to-create-scalable-applications/)

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