Summary

In this chapter, we embarked on an exciting journey through the world of cloud-native applications, using our Lego metaphor to piece together each concept clearly and playfully. We laid the groundwork by introducing key principles such as the Twelve-Factor App methodology, microservices, APIs, and the concept of statelessness, just as you'd start a Lego project by choosing the right base and bricks.

We also navigated through vital features such as scalability, elasticity, resilience, and fault tolerance, understanding how they make cloud-based apps as sturdy and adaptable as a well-designed Lego structure. Our exploration took us deeper into the architecture of cloud-native applications, examining the roles of microservices, API gateways, and service meshes, and appreciating how each part fits together like perfectly interlocking Lego pieces. We didn't shy away from complex topics either, tackling EDA and serverless computing, and adding more unique blocks to our...