This blog post will guide you through the process of creating a cloud-native, event-driven microservice architecture using Spring Cloud and Axon. We’ll explore the key concepts, architecture patterns, and how to get your microservices up and running effectively.
Table of Contents
What is Cloud Native
A cloud-native application is designed to run on a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) environment, allowing for easy scaling and management. These applications are built in a way that abstracts away infrastructure concerns, making them agile and efficient across cloud environments.
Architecture
The architecture of microservices divides the application into a set of small, independently deployable services that communicate over lightweight protocols. Think of it like a well-coordinated relay race, where each runner (service) takes their turn, each specializing in a specific task but reliant on one another to complete the race successfully.
Patterns and Techniques:
- Microservices
- Command and Query Responsibility Separation (CQRS)
- Event Sourcing
- Domain Driven Design (DDD)
Technologies
Key Benefits
- Implementation of eventual consistency across microservices
- Automatic event publishing with data changes
- Faster querying with materialized views
- Reliable auditing of updates
How It Works
The architecture splits into a command-side and a query-side microservice. Consider it as two distinct teams: one team handles tasks that change the state of your application (the command-side) while the other team focuses on retrieving and presenting data (the query-side). This division allows for greater scalability and organized data flow.
Communication occurs through events, with RabbitMQ used for message passing. Events represent changes and are crucial for reconstructing states. The command-side generates events, and the query-side listens, builds views, and allows querying of the updated state without affecting overall performance.
Running Instructions
Prerequisites
- Java JDK 8
- Git
- Docker
- VirtualBox
Step 1: Clone the Project
git clone https://github.com/idugalic/micro-company.gitStep 2: Build the Project (Optional)
Note: If you don’t want to build the services, skip to Step 3.
cd micro-company
mvn clean installStep 3: Run the Application
- Monolithic on Localhost:
- Using Docker:
cd micro-company/docker docker-compose -f docker-compose-monolithic.yml up -d - Using Maven:
cd micro-company
mvn clean install
cd micro-company/monolithic
mvn spring-boot:runcd micro-company/docker
docker-compose up -dAbout Axon
Axon provides essential tools for your microservices, allowing you to easily separate commands from queries, manage your events, and develop business logic flexibly. It’s all about making sure you handle your application state changes as smoothly as possible while keeping your architecture clean and scalable.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues while deploying or running your microservices, consider the following common fixes:
- Ensure that all dependencies are installed correctly.
- Check for any networking issues, especially with Docker containers.
- Refer to the logs for any error messages that can point you to the source of the issue.
- Make sure your environment variables are set appropriately.
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By utilizing these guidelines and troubleshooting tips, you should be able to navigate the complexities of building and deploying your cloud-native microservice architecture successfully.
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