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Microservices: The Big Picture

Microservices are quickly being adopted by companies worldwide. This course teaches you the basics of microservice architectures from a 10,000-foot high view.

Antonio Goncalves - Pluralsight course - Microservices: The Big Picture
by Antonio Goncalves
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What you'll learn

Microservices are everywhere, but what are they? In this course, Microservices: The Big Picture, you will learn exactly what microservices are. First, you will become familiar with the elements of a microservice. Then, you will explore design patterns, terminology, and functional concepts. Finally, you will see the pros and cons of microservices architecture in a business as well as technical points of view. When you’re finished with this course you’ll have enough knowledge to decide whether to use microservices in your future project.

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Antonio Goncalves - Pluralsight course - Microservices: The Big Picture
Antonio Goncalves

Antonio is a senior software architect living in Paris.

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