Homework: Micro-Services Architecture
Task Summary
For this assessment, you are required to write an individual report of 1000 words (+/- 10%) on the key principles and concepts of microservices architecture and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of adopting microservices architecture for businesses in general. This assessment is intended to build your fundamental understanding of these key concepts to enable you to respond to a case study as presented in Assessment 1 Part B. In doing so, it will formatively develop the knowledge required for you to apply to the case presented in Part B.
Context
Microservices architecture has emerged as an evolution of software development patterns and techniques. Previous software development techniques for self-contained monolithic applications and service-oriented architecture have been longstanding. More recently, with the development of cloud computing, new ways of software development have evolved with microservices architecture recognised as a cloud-native software development approach.
As a professional, your role will require that you understand the principles of software development, especially in the field of cloud-based platforms, which are rapidly becoming the preferred hosting solution for many organisations. Having a working understanding of these concepts will enable you to fulfil many roles and functions, and be informed as to what factors influence decision making when software development architecture has been selected. Whilst you may not be a developer, it will enable you to have meaningful conversations about the principles of microservices architecture and why certain decisions may be made in a certain way. This will support you to manage the bridge between IT and the business.
Task
I. Write a 1000-word report to demonstrate your understanding of the theoretical concepts of microservices architecture in two specific areas:
i. What are the key principles and concepts of microservices architecture?
ii. What are the advantages and disadvantages of microservices architecture?
Note that this is intended to allow you to develop a strong theoretical understanding, which you will then apply to a specific case shared with you in Part B of this assessment. The aim is to allow you to progressively develop a foundational knowledge of the topic, which you will then extend by demonstrating how your knowledge can be applied in the case context.
II. Whilst most of the material to support your development of knowledge for this assessment can be found in the Essential Resources listed in the module content, you are encouraged to do further research in this topic area to broaden your knowledge.
Perform additional research in the area of investigation and select five additional sources that will add value to your report in the relevant area of investigation.
III. The report should consist of the following structure:
A title page with subject code and name, homework title, student's name, student number, and lecturer's name.
The introduction (75-100 words) that will also serve as your statement of purpose for the report-this means that you will tell the reader what you are going to cover in your report.
You will need to inform the reader of:
i. Your area of research and its context
ii. The key concepts you will be addressing
iii. What the reader can expect to find in the body of the report
The body of the report (800-850 words) will need to cover two specific areas:
i. What are the key principles and concepts of microservices architecture? Please use a paragraph to cluster similar concepts and principles together in structuring your report.
ii. What are the advantages and disadvantages of microservices architecture? A comparative table followed by a brief explanation is required in this section.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.