May 1, 2024
Updated May 9, 2025
21 minute read
A service mesh is a dedicated infrastructure layer that handles communication between services in a microservices architecture. Think of it as a sophisticated traffic cop for the complex web of interactions that occur when an application is broken down into many small, independent services. Instead of each service needing to manage these connections itself, the service mesh provides a centralized way to control how requests are routed, secured, and monitored. This allows developers to focus more on building the specific business logic of their services, rather than on the intricacies of inter-service communication.
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Reading list
We've selected two books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Service Mesh.
Covers service meshes as part of a broader discussion on cloud native DevOps. It provides a comprehensive overview of the different tools and technologies used to build, deploy, and manage cloud native applications. Readers will learn how to use service meshes to improve the reliability and performance of their cloud native applications.
Provides a collection of recipes for using service meshes with Kubernetes. It covers topics such as installing, configuring, and managing service meshes on Kubernetes. Readers will learn how to use service meshes to improve the reliability and performance of their Kubernetes applications.
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