Java Microservices: Building Scalable and Efficient Backend Systems

Unlock the full potential of scalable, efficient backend development with Java Microservices: Building Scalable and Efficient Backend Systems. Whether you're a seasoned Java developer or transitioning from monolithic applications, this definitive guide delivers everything you need to design, build, and deploy powerful microservices using the Java ecosystem.
This hands-on, expertly structured guide demystifies microservices architecture, taking you step-by-step through essential principles, modern tooling, and real-world patterns that power today’s enterprise-grade systems. From foundational concepts to advanced deployment techniques, each chapter is crafted to provide immediate, actionable knowledge you can apply to your backend projects.
What You’ll Learn:

• Core principles of microservices design, including the Single Responsibility Principle, event-driven architecture, and data ownership strategies
• How to build robust Java microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and emerging frameworks like Micronaut and Quarkus
• Communication patterns with REST, gRPC, and messaging queues like Kafka and RabbitMQ
• Advanced topics in resilience, fault tolerance, and observability using tools like Resilience4j, Zipkin, and Prometheus
• Securing your microservices with OAuth2, JWT, Spring Security, and secure secrets management
• Containerization, orchestration, and scaling with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Best practices for CI/CD pipelines, API gateways, and real-world case studies in enterprise architecture

Whether you're architecting a greenfield microservices solution or refactoring a legacy monolith, this book serves as a complete roadmap. Rich with practical examples, architecture patterns, and troubleshooting tips, it's the trusted companion for backend developers aiming to master distributed systems with Java.