Getting Started with Microservices: A Quick Guide

What Is Microservices?

In a microservices architecture, each service typically owns its own database and never accesses another service's database directly. Microservices usually communicate via APIs, message queues, or events — not direct function calls.

Why It's Worth Knowing

An API gateway provides a single entry point for clients in a microservices architecture, routing requests to the right service. If you're just getting started with Microservices, these few points already give you a clear picture of how it's used in real projects.