Microservices: Communication Patterns
What are Microservice Communication Patterns?
Microservice communication patterns refer to the distinct ways in which services interact with one another within a distributed architecture. Unlike monolithic applications, which share the same memory space, microservices rely on dedicated channels for communication.
Communication Patterns in Microservices
Following are the Communication Patterns in Microservices:
- Request/Reply
- Messaging Pattern
- Event Driven Pattern
Communication Types in Microservices
There are two types of Communication in Microservices:
- Sync Communication
- Async Communication
Sync Communication in Microservices
Synchronous communication in Microservices is a communication pattern in which a client sends a request to a microservice and waits for a response before proceeding with additional activities.
Async Communication in Microservices
Asynchronous communication in Microservices refers to a communication pattern in which a client sends a request to a microservice and does not expect an instant response.
