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Microservices Masterclass

3h 25m 47s
English
Paid

Unlock the power of microservices with our comprehensive masterclass. While microservices offer an approach to building scalable software, their implementation is riddled with challenges. This course delves into the fundamental principles and best practices you need to harness microservices effectively.

Course Overview

Curated by Dave Farley, this course features the most insightful materials, including selected videos from Modern Software Engineering, interview excerpts, practical advice, and interactive exercises. Together, these resources form a cohesive training program complete with clear objectives, concise summaries, assessments, and a certificate upon completion.

Who Will Benefit

This masterclass is invaluable for professionals involved in the development of modern systems:

  • Leaders and Team Leads - Enhance decision-making skills and steer clear of common pitfalls in microservices implementation.
  • Developers - Gain the expertise to design and develop robust and intelligent systems from the ground up.
  • Architects - Refine your strategic thinking and bolstered your expertise in constructing distributed systems.

Why Choose This Masterclass?

Transform scattered knowledge into a structured learning journey that elevates your understanding and expertise in microservice architecture. Move beyond passive video watching to actively mastering the intricacies of microservices.

About the Author: Dave Farley

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Dave Farley is a UK-based software engineer and one of the most authoritative independent voices on Continuous Delivery, TDD, and modern software engineering practice. He is the co-author of Continuous Delivery (Addison-Wesley) — the canonical reference on the discipline — and the author of Modern Software Engineering. He runs the popular Continuous Delivery YouTube channel.

His CourseFlix listing carries three Dave Farley courses: Microservices Masterclass, TDD & BDD — Design Through Testing, and Acceptance Testing — BDD From Stories to Executable Specs. The teaching style is unusually principled — Dave's material is taught at the level of an engineer who has shaped the field's literature for two decades.

Material is paid and aimed at engineers ready to take software engineering practice as a deliberate discipline. For broader content, see CourseFlix's QA & Testing and System Design & Architecture category pages.

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#1: Introduction
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Introduction Demo
02:28
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Architecting for Autonomy: The Core Challenges of Microservices
17:02
3
Designing Microservices: Bounded Contexts, Messaging, and Deployability
16:57
4
Microservices and Technical Debt: Why Autonomy Comes at a Price
12:38
5
Designing for Independent Deployability: Microservice Contracts and Interfaces
19:10
6
Balancing DRY and Decoupling: Code Reuse at Scale
14:50
7
Microservices Done Right: Boundaries, Independence, and Data Ownership
12:43
8
Designing for Observability: Managing Complexity in Distributed Systems
14:06
9
Contract Testing: Enabling Independent Deployability in Microservices
17:09
10
Version Control and Deployability: Aligning Repositories with Architecture
16:23
11
Autonomy with Guardrails at Spotify: Managing Teams and Tech at Scale
11:48
12
Microservices: Origins, Evolution, and Lessons Learned
12:17
13
Architecture for Change: Managing Complexity from Day One
10:29
14
Start Small, Scale Smart: Architecture Lessons from eBay and Beyond
09:06
15
Contract Testing for Real Microservices: Avoiding the Distributed Monolith Trap
08:27
16
Why Agile Needs Architecture: Managing Decisions and Trade-offs
10:14
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Frequently asked questions

What prior knowledge is required before taking this course?
Participants should have a foundational understanding of software development and architecture. This course is particularly beneficial for professionals such as developers, team leads, and architects who are involved in modern system development. Familiarity with basic concepts of distributed systems and software design will help in grasping the advanced topics discussed in the course, such as bounded contexts, messaging, and deployability.
What type of projects or exercises will I engage with in the course?
The course features interactive exercises and practical advice to help you master microservices. These exercises include designing for independent deployability, managing complexity in distributed systems, and contract testing. Additionally, you will learn through case studies from organizations like Spotify and eBay, focusing on real-world applications such as managing teams and tech at scale, and architecture lessons for scalable solutions.
Who should consider enrolling in this course?
This masterclass is suited for leaders, team leads, developers, and architects involved in the development of modern systems. It offers valuable insights and strategies for enhancing decision-making skills, designing robust systems, and refining strategic thinking in constructing distributed systems. If your role involves steering clear of common pitfalls in microservices implementation, this course is particularly beneficial.
How does the depth and scope of this course compare to others on microservices?
The course provides a structured learning journey that covers the intricacies of microservice architecture, moving beyond simple video tutorials. With 16 lessons, it delves into core challenges, independent deployability, managing technical debt, and balancing code reuse. It also emphasizes strategic thinking and decision management, differentiating itself from courses that may only offer surface-level insights.
What specific tools or platforms are covered in the course?
While the course does not focus on specific tools or platforms, it provides strategic insights into architecting for autonomy, designing microservices, and ensuring observability in distributed systems. Lessons cover practices like contract testing and version control, crucial for aligning repositories with architecture and enabling independent deployability.
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not focus on specific programming languages or detailed implementation of particular microservices frameworks. Instead, it centers around architectural principles, best practices, and decision-making strategies essential for microservices deployment and management. Participants should seek additional resources for language-specific or framework-specific implementations.
How much time should I expect to commit to this course?
The course is structured with 16 lessons, though the exact runtime is not specified. Participants should allocate sufficient time to engage with the curated materials, including videos, interviews, and interactive exercises. The time commitment will vary based on individual pace and the depth of engagement with each resource, but thorough study and practice are advised to fully benefit from the course content.