Understanding Microservices in Spring Boot

Microservices architecture is a modern approach to building scalable, maintainable applications by dividing them into small, independent services. Spring Boot, known for its simplicity and efficiency, provides an excellent framework for developing microservices by offering features such as auto-configuration, embedded servers, and seamless integration with Spring Cloud.

This article explores what microservices are, how they function within Spring Boot, and why Spring Boot is a preferred choice for microservices development.

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What Are Microservices?

Microservices architecture is an architectural style where an application is divided into small, independent services, each responsible for a specific function. Each of these services can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently, and they communicate with each other using lightweight protocols like HTTP or message brokers.

Key Characteristics of Microservices:

✅ Independence — Each service runs independently and does not depend on the availability of others.
✅ Single Responsibility — Each service is designed to handle one business task.
✅ Decentralized Data Management — Services typically manage their own databases, reducing data coupling.
✅ API Communication — Services communicate using REST APIs or messaging systems like…