Microservices with Node.js — Complete Guide
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Microservices decompose applications into independent services. Scalable, fault-isolated, independently deployable.
Service Structure
services/
users/
src/
index.ts
routes.ts
package.json
posts/
src/
index.ts
routes.ts
package.json
api-gateway/
src/
index.ts
API Gateway Pattern
import express from "express";
import httpProxy from "express-http-proxy";
const app = express();
app.use("/users", httpProxy("http://localhost:3001"));
app.use("/posts", httpProxy("http://localhost:3002"));
app.use("/comments", httpProxy("http://localhost:3003"));
app.listen(8000);
FAQ
Q: When to use microservices? A: Large teams, independent deployment, scaling needs.
Microservices enable organization and scalability at scale.
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