Questions

1. True or false: Istio is an API Gateway.
   1. True
   2. False

   Answer: b. False – Istio is a service mesh, and while it has many functions of a gateway, it doesn't have all of them (such as schema checking).

2. Should I always build applications as microservices?
   1. Obviously, this is the way.
   2. Only if a microservices architecture aligns with your organization's structure and needs.
   3. No, microservices are more trouble than they're worth.
   4. What's a microservice?

   Answer: b – Microservices are great when you have a team that is able to make use of the granularity they provide.

3. What is a monolith?
   1. A large object that appears to be made from a single piece by an unknown maker
   2. An application that is self-contained
   3. A system that won't run on Kubernetes
   4. A product from a new start-up
   ...