Glossary entry
Microservices
Microservices is an architecture where an application is split into independently deployable services that communicate via APIs or events.
Category
Lending technology
Definition
Why teams adopt microservices
- Independent deployment and scaling of components
- Clear ownership boundaries
- Ability to evolve services without full-platform releases
Operational note
Observability and versioning matter more, especially for regulated, long-lived integrations.
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