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What does "microservice" mean in programming?
microservice is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A small, independently deployable service that does one thing and communicates with other services over a network. Microservices allow teams to develop, deploy, and scale parts of a system independently.
Example
"The notification system is a separate microservice so it can be updated without touching the core API."
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