Microservice
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A small independent process that communicates with other processes, used to break down a complex task into many simpler components.
"We concluded that microservices is not a one-fit-all solution as it introduces new complexities to the system, and many factors, such as distribution complexities, should be considered before adopting this style."
Example
More examples"We concluded that microservices is not a one-fit-all solution as it introduces new complexities to the system, and many factors, such as distribution complexities, should be considered before adopting this style."
Etymology
From micro- + service.
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