Microservice Architectures
Vanderbilt University · View on Coursera ↗
Taught by Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt, Dr. Jules White
Computer Science
About the course
Dive into the world of Microservices Architectures with this comprehensive course, designed to provide a clear understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of building scalable and robust systems. Beginning with the concept of program slicing, this course will guide you through the intricacies of Microservices, contrasting them against monolithic systems, and demonstrating the art and science behind their design, deployment, and maintenance. What You'll Learn: Program Slicing an
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The most-upvoted critical review (no upvotes, 3.0★).
“The course is a good introduction to the "why" behind microservices architecture and it explains the pros and cons of it. No coding assignments or projects if you are looking for some, however I recommend it to get a basic understanding then proceed to more advanced courses.”
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