Data Science Model Deployments and Cloud Computing on GCP - Microservice Architecture

The video tutorial explains the differences between monolithic and microservices architectures. It highlights the challenges of monolithic systems, such as scalability and maintenance issues, and introduces microservices as a solution. Microservices allow for independent deployment, flexibility, and varied tech stacks. The tutorial also covers communication methods between microservices, including synchronous HTTP calls and asynchronous messaging queues, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right communication pattern based on service functionality.

What is a monolithic architecture and what are its main characteristics?

What challenges are associated with updating a monolithic application?

How does scaling work in a monolithic architecture?

What is the general principle for splitting an application into microservices?

What are the advantages of using microservices over a monolithic architecture?

Explain the two ways microservices can communicate with each other.

What factors determine the choice of communication pattern between microservices?