Microservices are used to design applications in a modular way, where each module is deployed independently, and they communicate with each other through APIs. All these modules work together to deliver a single application where each function has its own purpose.
For example, let's take a look at an online store. All we can see is the main website; however, on the backend there are several microservices that come into play, one service to take orders, another to suggest items for you based on your previous browsing, payment processing, review and comment handlers, and more.
The following diagram is an example of a microservice application:
By nature, microservice applications do not require a huge team to support the application as a whole. One single team supports only one or two modules in the big picture, creating a more granular approach in terms of support...
