Communication protocol and design APIs
Communication protocol and design APIs can teach us many things about how to select a communication protocol that suits your requirements and design well-defined and versioned APIs for each microservice.
The selection of communication protocols and design of APIs are crucial aspects of building microservices architectures, as they enable services to interact effectively and provide a well-defined interface for clients.
Let’s look at some key considerations for communication protocols and API design in microservices.
Communication protocol
In a microservices architecture, communication between services is a critical aspect that directly impacts the system’s performance, scalability, and reliability. Communication protocols are fundamental in enabling seamless interaction between microservices in a distributed architecture:
- HTTP/HTTPS: Most microservices communicate over HTTP or its secure counterpart, HTTPS. This...