06/12/2022
"*Content Link:* http://curated.content.curateus.com/r/10836
*Title:* Microservices Explained for Product Managers - Department of Product
*Description:* One of the first introductions product manager might get into the world of architectural design is the concept of microservices. But what exactly are they?
*Duration:* 6 mins
*Curator's Rating:* 5/5
*Curator's Review:*
Product managers don’t need to be experts by any means, but it’s probably good to understand the following concepts:
Microservices are a software architecture design pattern that involves breaking down a large, monolithic application into smaller, independent services that communicate with each other.
Monolithic architecture means the code base isn’t separated into independent, smaller services, but rather is combined into one, single application.
Microservices can offer many benefits, such as improved scalability, flexibility, and fault tolerance. However, they can also be more complex to develop and maintain than a monolithic application.
Product managers should carefully consider the trade-offs and potential challenges of using microservices before deciding to adopt this architecture for their product.
Don’t underestimate the work – Product managers should also be prepared to invest in the necessary infrastructure and tools to support a microservices architecture, such as containers and orchestration platforms. If you have a dedicated devops team they will lead the way on this.
One of the first introductions product manager might get into the world of architectural design is the concept of microservices. But what exactly are they?