Inter-service communication with containers
In a microservices architecture, where applications are decomposed into multiple independent services, efficient and reliable inter-service communication is crucial. Containerized environments add an additional layer of complexity, as services are often distributed across multiple containers and hosts. Ensuring seamless communication between these services is essential for maintaining the resiliency and performance of the overall application.
There are several approaches to facilitating inter-service communication in containerized environments, each with its own advantages and trade-offs.
Service discovery
Service discovery mechanisms enable services to locate and communicate with each other dynamically, without relying on hardcoded IP addresses or ports. AWS Cloud Map and Kubernetes DNS are examples of service discovery solutions that can be used in containerized environments. For ECS and EKS, AWS provides different service discovery...
