The Complete Microservices & Event-Driven Architecture from Udemy

Do you want to learn the two most popular and modern software architecture styles?

Are you looking to grow your career to the role of a Technical Lead or Software Architect?

You came to the right place.

Taught by an Ex-Google Software Engineer and a Software Architect with real, hands-on experience with Large Scale Systems and Microservices, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date course on Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture.

The combination of Microservices Architecture and Event-Driven Architecture is the biggest contributor to the success of top-tech companies like Google, Amazon, Netflix, Airbnb, Uber, Spotify, eBay, and many others.

This course will teach you all the core principles, design patterns, and industry-proven best practices to apply Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture to your system.

Throughout the course, you will learn to:

Migrate a Legacy Monolithic Application to Microservices Architecture
Design scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled Microservices
Test and Deploy Microservices to production using Cloud Computing, Serverless, and Container Technologies like Kubernetes.

In addition, this course includes many:

Real-world examples.
Detailed software architecture diagrams.
Links to external resources and technologies.
Quizzes to help you test your knowledge
A downloadable workbook to take notes and review the material

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

Help your organization save costs and increase efficiency by using Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture
Follow industry-proven design principles for architecting scalable and reliable Microservices
Apply your knowledge to System Design Interviews

This course is for you If:

You are an experienced software engineer and want to take your career toward the role of a Technical Lead or Software Architect
You want to help your company cut costs, increase scalability, and improve its software architecture by migrating to microservices.
You are preparing for a System Design Interview at top tech companies that run large-scale systems.

So what are you waiting for? :)

Let's get started.

FAQ

- "My company doesn't use Microservices. Should I still take this course?"

Yes. Microservices Architecture and Event-Driven Architecture are core skills for any senior software engineer and software architect. Once your company is ready to migrate to Microservices Architecture, you will play a vital role in this transition. Your knowledge and skills will help your company migrate successfully, avoiding all the common pitfalls and anti-patterns. This will help your company save a lot of money, which will ultimately help grow your career.

- "There are many other courses on Microservices Architecture. How is this course different?"

Unfortunately, many courses on Microservices follow (and sometimes even copy) widely available articles and often outdated purely theoretical books without necessarily having the real-world experience to distill what is important and correct. In this course, I bring you years of my personal experience working on large-scale systems at companies like Google and Maginte (formally Rubicon Project), as well as the most up-to-date lessons of thousands of industry leaders and software architects, sharing knowledge in the most prestigious software architecture conferences. This course will bring you real-world knowledge that you can confidently apply in practice within your company.

- "Does this course involve any coding?"

No. This is a Software Architecture course primarily focused on Microservices Architecture. It is not a programming course. The skills you learn in this course are applicable to any programming language, cloud vendor, or technology stack. One of the main advantages of this approach is while technologies get outdated very fast, the knowledge you get from this course will last you for many years and will be equally applicable to any company you work for.

- "Does the course have any prerequisite?"

The only prerequisite is a few years of software development experience. Taking the Software Architecture & Design of Modern Large Scale Systems or having some software architecture experience is recommended but not required. This course will teach you everything you need about Microservices Architecture and Event-Driven Architecture.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Design and architect modern systems using microservices & event-driven architecture
Migrate legacy monolithic architecture to microservices architecture

Developer, test, deploy & troubleshoot microservices in production
Apply industry-proven best practices & design patterns for modern software architecture

Design and architect modern systems using microservices & event-driven architecture
Migrate legacy monolithic architecture to microservices architecture
Developer, test, deploy & troubleshoot microservices in production
Apply industry-proven best practices & design patterns for modern software architecture

Syllabus

Introduction

This lecture provides an introduction to Microservices Architecture and Event-Driven Architecture.

It gives the learner the motivation for learning Microservices Architecture and its importance for their organization.

This lecture talks about the benefits and challenges of Microservices Architecture.
It discusses the issues of a monolithic architecture and how a Microservices Architecture can address those issues.
It also emphasizes that Microservices Architecture is not a silver bullet, and it requires expertise to do correctly.

Download the Course Workbook

Migration to Microservices Architecture

This lecture discusses the importance and challenges of setting correct boundaries between microservices.
It then offers 3 core principles for successful microservices.
Those core principles are the prerequisites for the correct migration to microservices architecture.

This lecture offers a few ways to decompose a monolithic application into separately deployed and managed microservices.

In this lecture, the learners get a well-defined recipe of steps, tips, and patterns to follow in migrating an existing legacy monolithic application into a modern microservices architecture.

Migration to Microservices Architecture - Quiz

Microservices - Principles and Best Practices

This lecture talks about one of the most important principles, the database per microservice.
It talks about why it's so important in a microservices architecture, and then it discusses the challenges and limitations we encounter, which will be addressed later in the course.

This lecture talks about the DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) principle and how it applies (or doesn't) in Microservices Architecture.
It talks about when to apply this principle in Microservices and when to take a different approach.

Structured Autonomy for Development Teams

Micro-frontends Architecture Pattern

API Management for Microservices Architecture

Microservices - Principles and Best Practices Quiz

Event-Driven Architecture

Introduction to Event-Driven Architecture

Use Cases and Patterns of Event-Driven Architecture

Message Delivery Semantics in Event-Driven Architecture

Message Broker Technologies - Delivery Guarantees

Introduction to Event-Driven Architecture - Quiz

Event-Driven Microservices - Design Patterns

Saga Pattern

CQRS Pattern

Event Sourcing Pattern

Event-Driven Microservices, Design Patterns - Quiz

Testing Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture

Testing Pyramid for Microservices - Introduction and Challenges

Contract Tests and Production Testing

Contract Tests Solutions

Testing Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture - Quiz

Observability in Microservices Architecture

Introduction to the Three Pillars of Observability in Microservices

Distributed Logging

Metrics

Distributed Tracing

Distributed Tracing Solutions

Observability in Microservices Architecture - Quiz

Deployment of Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture in Production

Microservices Deployment - Cloud Virtual Machine, Dedicated Hosts and Instances

Cloud Virtual Machine, Dedicated Hosts and Instances - Solutions

Serverless Deployment for Microservices using Function as a Service

Serverless Deployment for Microservices using Function as a Service - Solutions

Containers for Microservices in Dev, Testing and Production

Container Orchestration and Kubernetes for Microservices Architecture

Bonus Section

Bonus Lecture - Let's Keep Learning

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Suits seasoned software engineers who want to lead or become software architects

Taught by an ex-Google Software Engineer and current Software Architect who delivers hands-on experience with Large Scale Systems and Microservices

Offers a deep dive into System Design Interview topics for tech companies with large-scale systems

Offers a downloadable workbook for taking notes and reviewing material

In-demand skills, such as the ones taught in this course, can help learners save their organizations costs and improve efficiency

May require prerequisite knowledge of Software Architecture & Design or related real-world work experience

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in The Complete Microservices & Event-Driven Architecture with these activities:

Prepare digital course binder

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Organize materials, assignments, notes, and exams to improve recall, understand the course structure, and to identify foundational concepts.

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Compile existing course notes
Create a dedicated digital notebook for this class
Create sections to organize notes and materials
Scan or photograph printed materials
Upload materials to the digital notebook

Review basic software architecture concepts

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Review the fundamental concepts and principles that will be covered in the course to bring you up to speed for the course.

Browse courses on Software Architecture

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Browse online tutorials or articles on software architecture
Read a book or whitepaper on the subject
Review previous notes or materials on software architecture
Complete practice problems or exercises
Participate in online forums or discussion groups

Draw a layered diagram of a legacy monolithic application

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Create a visual representation of the structure and components of a monolithic application to improve understanding and for use as a reference.

Browse courses on Microservices Architecture

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Identify the different components and layers of the application
Draw a diagram that represents the relationships between the components
Include labels and annotations to explain the functionality of each component
Consider using a software modeling tool or whiteboarding tool
Review and refine the diagram to ensure accuracy and clarity

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Follow an online tutorial or course on microservices architecture

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Explore and understand microservices architecture and its principles through guided instruction.

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Identify reputable online platforms or instructors offering tutorials
Choose a tutorial that aligns with your learning style and goals
Follow the tutorial step-by-step, completing exercises and assignments
Take notes and ask questions to clarify concepts
Apply what you learn to practical examples or projects

Practice designing and simulating microservices interactions

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Gain hands-on experience and reinforce concepts by simulating real-world microservices interactions.

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Choose a scenario or use case for your simulation
Design the microservices involved, defining their responsibilities and interactions
Use a simulation or modeling tool to create a virtual environment
Simulate the interactions between the microservices, observing the results
Analyze the simulation, identify potential issues, and refine your design

Contribute to an open-source project related to microservices architecture

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Apply your knowledge and skills by contributing to the broader microservices community, gaining valuable experience and insights.

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Identify open-source projects related to microservices architecture
Review the project's documentation and codebase
Identify an area where you can contribute, such as bug fixes, feature enhancements, or documentation improvements
Make your contributions and submit pull requests
Collaborate with project maintainers and other contributors

Mentor a junior developer or student interested in microservices architecture

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Share your knowledge and experience by mentoring others, fostering their growth and understanding of microservices architecture.

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Identify opportunities to mentor through volunteering or outreach programs
Connect with individuals who are eager to learn about microservices architecture
Share your insights and experiences, providing guidance and support
Encourage questions and discussions to foster a deeper understanding
Provide feedback and encouragement to help mentees grow and develop

Career center

Learners who complete The Complete Microservices & Event-Driven Architecture will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Microservices Developer

Microservices Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and deploying microservices. They work with other members of the development team to create and maintain software applications. This course can help you become a successful Microservices Developer by providing you with a deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture. You will learn how to design and architect scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled microservices. You will also learn how to test and deploy microservices to production using cloud computing, serverless, and container technologies like Kubernetes.

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Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineers are responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. They work with other members of the development team to create and maintain software applications. This course can help you become a successful Site Reliability Engineer by providing you with a deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture. You will learn how to design and architect scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled microservices. You will also learn how to test and deploy microservices to production using cloud computing, serverless, and container technologies like Kubernetes.

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Technical Lead

Technical Leads are responsible for the overall technical vision and execution of software projects. They work closely with software engineers to design, develop, and deploy software applications. This course can help you become a successful Technical Lead by providing you with a deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture. You will learn how to design and architect scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled microservices. You will also learn how to test and deploy microservices to production using cloud computing, serverless, and container technologies like Kubernetes.

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Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architects are responsible for the design and development of enterprise-wide software systems. They work with stakeholders to gather requirements, design system architectures, and develop implementation plans. This course can help you become a successful Enterprise Architect by providing you with a deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture. You will learn how to design and architect scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled microservices. You will also learn how to test and deploy microservices to production using cloud computing, serverless, and container technologies like Kubernetes.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for the analysis of business needs and the design of solutions to meet those needs. They work with stakeholders to gather requirements, design business processes, and develop implementation plans. This course can help you become a successful Business Analyst by providing you with a deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture. You will learn how to design and architect scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled microservices. You will also learn how to test and deploy microservices to production using cloud computing, serverless, and container technologies like Kubernetes.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the design, development, and marketing of software products. They work with stakeholders to gather requirements, design product architectures, and develop marketing plans. This course can help you become a successful Product Manager by providing you with a deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture. You will learn how to design and architect scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled microservices. You will also learn how to test and deploy microservices to production using cloud computing, serverless, and container technologies like Kubernetes.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers are responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines. They work with stakeholders to gather requirements, design data architectures, and develop implementation plans. This course can help you become a successful Data Engineer by providing you with a deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture. You will learn how to design and architect scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled microservices. You will also learn how to test and deploy microservices to production using cloud computing, serverless, and container technologies like Kubernetes.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects are responsible for designing and managing cloud-based infrastructure and applications. They work with stakeholders to gather requirements, design cloud architectures, and develop implementation plans. This course can help you become a successful Cloud Architect by providing you with a deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture. You will learn how to design and architect scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled microservices. You will also learn how to test and deploy microservices to production using cloud computing, serverless, and container technologies like Kubernetes.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. They work with other members of the development team to create and maintain software applications. This course can help you become a successful DevOps Engineer by providing you with a deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture. You will learn how to design and architect scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled microservices. You will also learn how to test and deploy microservices to production using cloud computing, serverless, and container technologies like Kubernetes.

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Software Architect

Software Architects are responsible for designing and overseeing the development of software systems. They work with stakeholders to gather requirements, design software architectures, and develop implementation plans. This course can help you become a successful Software Architect by providing you with a deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture. You will learn how to design and architect scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled microservices. You will also learn how to test and deploy microservices to production using cloud computing, serverless, and container technologies like Kubernetes.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers are responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of complex systems. They work with stakeholders to gather requirements, design system architectures, and develop implementation plans. This course can help you become a successful Systems Engineer by providing you with a deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture. You will learn how to design and architect scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled microservices. You will also learn how to test and deploy microservices to production using cloud computing, serverless, and container technologies like Kubernetes.

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Software Tester

Software Testers are responsible for testing software applications to ensure that they meet requirements. They work with other members of the development team to create and maintain software applications. This course can help you become a successful Software Tester by providing you with a deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture. You will learn how to test and deploy microservices to production using cloud computing, serverless, and container technologies like Kubernetes.

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Full-Stack Developer

Full Stack Developers are responsible for the design, development, and deployment of software applications. They work with other members of the development team to create and maintain software applications. This course can help you become a successful Full Stack Developer by providing you with a deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture. You will learn how to design and architect scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled microservices. You will also learn how to test and deploy microservices to production using cloud computing, serverless, and container technologies like Kubernetes.

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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers are responsible for the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models. They work with stakeholders to gather requirements, design model architectures, and develop implementation plans. This course may be helpful for Machine Learning Engineers who are interested in learning about microservices and event-driven architecture. Microservices and event-driven architecture can be used to design and develop scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled machine learning pipelines. This can help Machine Learning Engineers to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their models.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists are responsible for the analysis of data to extract insights and develop predictive models. They work with stakeholders to gather requirements, design data pipelines, and develop models. This course may be helpful for Data Scientists who are interested in learning about microservices and event-driven architecture. Microservices and event-driven architecture can be used to design and develop scalable, reliable, and loosely-coupled data pipelines. This can help Data Scientists to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their models.

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