Assignment 6: Microservices Case Study & Pipe Spike

CS361: Assignment 6: Microservices Case Study & Pipe Spike
Overview
Learn how microservices work in the real world by (1) researching a software product that uses the
microservices architecture and (2) implementing a microservices communication pipe that is NOT
text files.
Instructions
Complete each item below by replacing the highlighted text (Usability note: double-click the text to
select it).
1. PART 1: Microservices Case Study
Find well-known software that uses the microservices architecture (e.g., Netflix, Amazon,
etc.). Research the software and answer the following questions.
a. What is the name of the software and what is it for?
SoftwareNameAndDescription
b. Why was the microservices architecture used for this software?
Explanation
c. How does communication happen between the software's microservices?
Explanation
d. Name and describe a few microservices that are part of the software. (3+
microservices)
NamesAndDescriptions
2. PART 2: Pipe Spike
Spike one microservices communication approach that is NOT communication via text file
(since you already tried that). Example approach:
● RabbitMQ
● Subprocess calls
● Sockets
● PyZMQ Messaging
● RPyC: Remote Python Call library
● HTTP Request
● os library: system calls
● ZeroMQ
● FTP
You are NOT limited to the list above.
Requirements for the approaches:
● Can be used to communicate between processes
● Can be used to request and provide data
● Not text files, CSV files, or other similar approaches involving file reads/writes
Complete the following:
a. Which approach did you spike?
NameOfMicroservicesCommunicationPipe
b. Get the approach working. Upload screenshots that show the approach being used to
send and receive this message: ``A message from CS361''
ScreenshotOfSendingMessage
ScreenshotOfReceivingMessage
Submission
PDF or Word format via Canvas.
You must follow instructions at Modules > “Attach a Document to "Text Entry" Field”.
Grading
You are responsible for satisfying all criteria listed in the Canvas rubric for this assignment. You will
be able to revise this assignment if you miss points.
Questions?
Please ask via Ed so that others can benefit from the answers.