Summary

In this chapter, we explored microservices in the cloud, as well as how Java’s concurrency tools can be leveraged to build and manage these services effectively. We discussed the principles of microservices, their advantages over monolithic architectures, and their integration into cloud environments. The key characteristics of microservices, such as modularity and loose coupling, were examined, highlighting their contribution to building resilient and scalable systems.

To develop high-performance microservices, we delved into Java’s concurrency essentials, including thread pools, parallel streams, and the Fork/Join framework. These tools enable developers to incorporate parallel processing and efficient task management techniques, thus optimizing microservice performance.

We also addressed potential bottlenecks and concurrency-related issues in microservices architectures, providing practical solutions using Java’s concurrent mechanisms. Strategies...