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Architect
Architect
Apr 10, 2024 · Backend Development

How an API Layer Fixed Our Supply‑Chain Microservice Chaos

The article examines a complex supply‑chain system built on Spring Cloud, identifies issues with interface placement and tangled service dependencies, proposes an intermediate API layer and later a BFF pattern, and evaluates the trade‑offs, implementation details, and remaining challenges of these architectural changes.

API LayerBFFBackend Architecture
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How an API Layer Fixed Our Supply‑Chain Microservice Chaos
Architects Research Society
Architects Research Society
Mar 1, 2020 · Backend Development

Comparing Architectural Characteristics of Microservices and SOA

The article examines the architectural differences between microservices and Service‑Oriented Architecture, covering component sharing, service orchestration versus choreography, middleware roles, API layers, and remote service access, highlighting how each style impacts coupling, performance, and deployment complexity.

API LayerMicroservicesSOA
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Comparing Architectural Characteristics of Microservices and SOA