Aggregator Design Pattern In Java Microservices with Examples

The Aggregator design pattern in Microservice architecture is a design pattern used to compose a complex service by aggregating the responses of multiple independent microservices. It's also one of the essential Microservices Design patterns along with SAGA, CQRS, and Event Sourcing. This pattern is proper when a client request requires data or functionality distributed across multiple microservices. It can improve the performance and scalability of the system by allowing each microservice to focus on a specific task and reducing the workload of a single microservice. In this article, we will discuss how the Aggregator Microservice Pattern can be implemented in Java using various approaches, such as asynchronous communication, synchronous communication, or a combination of both. We will also provide examples of code to illustrate each approach.

What is Circuit Breaker Design Pattern in Microservices? How to implement it?

Hello guys, Microservices design patterns are very important concepts for Java developers to learn, not just to create a robust, scalable, and high-performance Microservice architecture but also to do well on Java developer interviews. In the past, I have shared several Microservices design patterns like e Event Sourcing, SAGA, Database Per Microservices, CQRSAPI Gateway, and also shared best practices to design Microservices and in this article, I am going to talk about Circuit-Breaker Design Pattern, and how you can implement in Java using Spring Cloud Framework.  This is not just an important Microservice Pattern but also a popular Microservice question which I have also mentioned earlier in my article about 15 Microservices questions for Interviews. If you haven't read that article yet, I suggest read it, especially if you are preparing for Java and Microservice interviews. 

Difference between @RequestParam vs @RequestBody in Spring MVC? (with Example)

Hello everyone, in this article, we are going to look at an interesting topic from the Java Spring framework and the topic is, to find the difference between @RequestBody and @RequestParam. If you don't know this is one of the frequently asked Spring MVC interview question and also two of the most used annotation when creating backend of a Java web application in Spring Framework. Earlier, I have explained difference between @RequestBody and @ResponseBody in Spring MVC and REST APIs, and in this article, I am going to tell you the difference between @RequestBody and @RequestParam annotation in Spring Framework. It is worth noting that these two annotations are frequently used in Spring Boot REST API.

10 Examples of RestTemplate in Spring Framework

Hello guys, if you are wondering how to send GET and POST request to your API or Web Service from a Java based Spring Framework then you would be glad to know that You can use use RestTemplate class from Spring Framework. It's a fully functional HTTP client which is really really useful in this age of API. I have used RestTemplate to consume JSON from API before as well as sending different kind of request like POST, PUT, DELETE and PATCH to any REST API. For example, in this article, I shared how to send POST request using RestTemplate and how to set header on HTTP request using RestTemplate. Yes, RestTemplate also allow you to send headers like Authorization on Http Request. 

Difference between VARCHAR and CHAR data type in SQL Server? [Explained]

Hello all, today, I am going to share an interesting SQL Server interview question, which will not only help you in your interview but also in your day-to-day work. It explains one of the critical concepts of SQL Server, the difference between VARCHAR and CHAR data type. I am sure, you all have used both of them numerous times but because it's so common many of us ignore the difference between them and when asked to choose between VARCHAR and CHAR on interviews, they fail to give a convincing reason. The difference is not just significant from an interview point of view but also from a robust database design because an incorrect choice of data type not only limit what kind of data you can put on but also waste precious space and makes your query slower, particularly when you have to deal with the massive amount of data.

What is window function in SQL with Examples? How and when to use them?

Hello folks, if you are wondering what is window function and what problem does it solve then you have to the right place. In this article, I would be explaining the windows functions with examples, how it works, and when you need to use it. Firstly what is a Window Function in SQL? A window function performs a calculation across a set of table rows that are similarly related to the current row. The current row is the row in which function evaluation occurs. This is comparable to the type of calculation that can be done with an aggregate function. But unlike regular aggregate functions like sum, avg, max, and min, that perform operations on an entire table.

What is API Gateway Design Pattern in Microservices? With Examples

Hello guys, API Gateway Design Pattern is a pattern that has emerged as a popular solution for managing APIs in a microservices architecture. As the number of services in the architecture increases, it becomes challenging to manage the APIs and handle requests from external clients. To address this challenge, API Gateway Design Pattern provides a single entry point for all the APIs in a microservices architecture. In the past, I have shared several Microservices design patterns like e Event Sourcing, SAGA, Database Per Microservices, CQRS, API Gateway, and also shared best practices to design Microservices and in this article, I am going to talk about the API Gateway Design Pattern, and how you can implement in Java using Spring Cloud Framework (Spring Cloud Gateway). 

Asynchronous Messaging In Java? JMS, Kafka, and RabbitMQ Examples Tutorials

Hello fellow Java developers? Are you tired of those pesky synchronous messages clogging up your code like old grease in a drainpipe? Fear not, because today we're talking about asynchronous messaging in Java – the ultimate solution for decoupling your processes and improving the performance of your applications.  But before we dive into the juicy details, let's start with the basics. What is Asynchronous Messaging? Asynchronous messaging is a method of communication between two or more processes like Microservices, where the sender sends a message and doesn't wait for a response before continuing with its own tasks. This is in contrast to synchronous messaging, where the sender must wait for a response before continuing.

What is CQRS Pattern in Java Microservices? Command Query Responsibility Segregation Example Tutorial

Hello guys, if you are wondering what is CQRS pattern and when and how to use it in your Microservices then you have come to the right place. CQRS is one of the 10 essential Microservice pattern and can be used when your application is either read heavy or write heavy and reading and writing requirement are very different. It aims to separate your app into two parts, command part which writes data and query part which read data and that's how it allows you to develop, scale and optimize them separately. It's also one of the popular Microservices Questions and if you are preparing for interviews, you should prepare this pattern as well. Earlier, I have explained SAGA Pattern and Database Per Microservice pattern and in this article I will explain CQRS pattern, when to use it and what problem does it solve. 

How To Implement Security in Microservices Architecture

Hello guys, if you are wondering how to secure your Microservices, like put authentication and authorization then you have come to the right place. Security is a critical aspect of any software architecture, and microservices architecture is no exception. With its distributed and decentralized nature, microservices architecture presents unique security challenges that must be addressed to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the system.In this article, we will discuss some best practices for implementing security in microservices architecture.

SAGA Design Pattern In Java Microservices with Example

Hello guys, if you want to learn about SAGA Microservice design pattern then you have come to the right place. SAGA is one of the 10 essential Microservice Design Patterns I have shared earlier and it solve a critical problem related to distributed transaction. But, before we get to the different examples that will teach you all about SAGA microservice design patterns in Java, let me tell you a bit more about what it really is. A microservice-based application is basically a distributed system. The overall system consists of multiple minor services, which provide the overall application functionality. This architectural style offers numerous benefits as well as several limitations. SAGA Pattern is also one of the popular Microservice interview question and if you are going for interview, it make sense to learn and understand this design pattern in depth. 

What is Event Sourcing Design Pattern in Java Microservices? Example

Hello Java programmers, if you are tired of constantly trying to keep track of your application's current state using a traditional relational database then the Event Sourcing pattern might be just what you need. Event Sourcing is a popular pattern in Microservice architecture that allows services to persist and query the state of an application using a sequence of events instead of storing the current state. This pattern has gained popularity because it helps to build complex systems with a clear audit trail and support for long-term scalability. By storing a sequence of events, rather than just the latest state, developers can reconstruct the application state at any point in time, even after failures or bugs. It's also one of the 10 essential Microservice patterns I have shared earlier and it's one of the top 3 along with Saga and CQRS patterns which we have seen in my earlier articles.