Summary
In this comprehensive chapter, we delved into the world of microservices, starting with a critical evaluation of why they are increasingly becoming the architecture of choice. We contrasted the monolithic and microservices approaches, weighing their respective pros and cons, and provided use cases to help you make an informed decision. The chapter then transitioned into the complex landscape of security considerations unique to microservices. We discussed the paradigm shift in complexity and responsibilities, emphasizing the need for a new approach to access control and security measures. We also explored the zero trust principle and the importance of encryption, along with the types of communication—synchronous and asynchronous. AWS App Mesh and Amazon API Gateway were introduced as essential tools for managing and securing service-to-service communication. The latter part of the chapter focused on implementing fine-grained access control, highlighting the role of IAM...