Introduction To Microservices With Python (With Next.Js)

Master the fundamentals of microservices with Python, from API design to deployment, with real-world applications.

What you'll learn

Learn and Understand how to decompose applications into small, autonomous services, each performing a single business function.

Create and deploy highly responsive scalable solutions using Microservices Architecture.

Complete a case study for a shopping application with multiple management end-points.

Master API design by learning the proper workflow for creating, documenting, and testing you API end-points

Learn about communication protocols such as HTTP and RPC for API design.

Containerize Microservices with Docker for portable and scalable solutions.

Implement Basic Monitoring, Logging, and Error Tracking tools to observe the behavior and health of their microservices in real-time.

Practice Deployment Strategies including deploying services to cloud platforms and understanding scaling strategies.

Master synchronous (REST, HTTP) and asynchronous (Kafka, RabbitMQ) approaches for inter-service communication.

Design and Implement RESTful APIs

Implement and Use Remote Procedure Calls (RPC)

Use Next.JS and reactive UI to utilize your API.

Requirements

Students will need to have a working knowledge of Python and some knowledge of OOP.

It would be helpful (but not required) to have good understanding of Design Patterns.

For UI examples we use Next.JS - no previous knowledge is needed as we offer in-course tutorial and solution explainers.

Description

In today’s fast-paced tech world, businesses demand applications that are agile, scalable, and resilient to change. Microservices architecture has emerged as the gold standard for building such applications, allowing organizations to break down complex systems into manageable, independent services. This course, Introduction to Microservices with Python, is your gateway to understanding, designing, and implementing microservices architecture, all while gaining hands-on experience with real-world use cases.Whether you’re a software developer, a systems architect, or simply someone curious about modern software design patterns, this course is crafted to provide you with practical knowledge and the confidence to build modular, scalable, and robust applications.On top of all that, we offer an in-course Next.JS tutorial as examples of real life of API utilization for web applications.What You'll Learn:Microservices Fundamentals: Understand the core principles of microservices, their advantages over monolithic architectures, and how to decide when microservices are the right choice.Designing APIs: Learn how to create RESTful APIs that are intuitive, secure, and well-documented, enabling seamless communication between services.Inter-Service Communication: Delve into both synchronous and asynchronous communication methods, including Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) and message queues, and understand their trade-offs in real-world scenarios.Containerization with Docker: Discover how Docker simplifies microservices development and deployment by containerizing services for portability and scalability.Real-World Integration: Learn how microservices work in real-world applications, integrating features such as user management, order processing, and inventory tracking.Deployment Strategies: Explore strategies to deploy microservices to the cloud, ensure high availability, and scale your services effectively as demand grows.Monitoring and Logging: Master the basics of monitoring and logging to track service performance, diagnose issues, and maintain system reliability.We use Next.JS as a client-side real life examples of API utilization. We offer an in-course comprehensive tutorial for those who do not know Next.JS and reactive UI.Why Learn Microservices?Microservices architecture isn’t just a trend; it’s a transformative approach that powers some of the world’s most complex systems, from e-commerce platforms to financial services and beyond. By learning microservices with Python, you’ll gain skills that are not only in high demand but also foundational for building modern, distributed systems.This course emphasizes practical, real-world experience. Instead of focusing solely on theory, we walk you through hands-on projects where you’ll design and implement services like user authentication systems, order processing workflows, and inventory management modules. Through these projects, you’ll encounter real challenges—like scaling, error handling, and service-to-service communication—and learn how to solve them using proven industry techniques.Real-World Experience:Throughout the course, we simulate the kinds of problems faced in real-world microservices development. You’ll learn how to:Handle service failures gracefully: Ensure your application remains operational even when individual services fail.Implement scalability: Design systems that can handle increased traffic without degradation in performance.Maintain modularity: Build services that are independently deployable, testable, and replaceable without disrupting the entire system.Optimize performance: Choose the right communication method (e.g., REST vs. RPC vs. message queues) for your specific use case.Secure your services: Understand authentication and authorization mechanisms in a microservices context.Whether you’re building your first microservices application or looking to deepen your understanding of distributed systems, this course offers a blend of foundational knowledge and practical application that sets you up for success.

Overview

Section 1: Overview of the "Introduction to Microservices with Python" Course

Lecture 1 Introduction To The Course

Lecture 2 Overview of the Course Project

Lecture 3 Prerequisites needed to do well in this course

Lecture 4 Key topics that will be covered in this course

Lecture 5 Quick overview of The platforms and Tools used in this course.

Section 2: Introduction to Microservices

Lecture 6 Section Overview

Lecture 7 Definition and Overview of the Microservices Architecture

Lecture 8 Benefits of Microservices Architecture

Lecture 9 Summary of the Benefits of Microservices Archietcture

Lecture 10 Writing our first Microservice

Lecture 11 [Exercise Set#1] - Writing Our first Microservice

Lecture 12 [*Solution* to Exercise Set #1] - Writing Our first Microservice

Lecture 13 Introduction to API Design for Microservices

Lecture 14 Introduction to API Design for Microservices - RESTful Protocol Overview

Lecture 15 [Exercise Set#2] - RESTful Protocol Overview

Lecture 16 [*Solution* Exercise Set#2] - RESTful Protocol Overview

Lecture 17 Working with JSON Objects in Python using Pydantic Model

Lecture 18 Crafting a User Microservice - Introduction

Lecture 19 Crafting a User Microservice - Coding the Initial Service

Lecture 20 Crafting a User Microservice - Testing with cURL

Lecture 21 Crafting a User Microservice - Testing with POSTMan

Lecture 22 Crafting a User Microservice - Testing with Pytest (Test Suite)

Lecture 23 Next.js UI Tutorial **OPTIONAL**

Lecture 24 [Exercise Set#3] - Crafting a User Microservice

Lecture 25 [*Solution #1* Exercise Set#3] - RESTful Protocol Overview

Lecture 26 [*Solution #2* Exercise Set#3] - PyTest Fixtures and Testsuite Solution

Lecture 27 [*Solution #3* Exercise Set#3] - Next.js Service Client - Part #1 - Scaffold

Lecture 28 [*Solution #3* Exercise Set#3] - Next.js Service Client - Part #2 - New User

Lecture 29 [*Solution #3* Exercise Set#3] - Next.js Service Client - Part #3 - List Users

Lecture 30 [*Solution #3* Exercise Set#3] - Next.js Service Client - Part #4 - Edit User

Section 3: Deploying and Scaling Microservices

Lecture 31 Non-Blocking IO - Introduction

Lecture 32 Non-Blocking I/O - Understanding async/await pattern

Lecture 33 Non-Blocking IO - Code Example#1 - Async File Reader

Lecture 34 Non-Blocking IO - [Exercise Set #4] - Understanding async/await

Section 4: Course Project

Lecture 35 Course Project Description

Python developers who want to learn how to architect and deploy scalable solutions using Microservices Architecture.,Developers and engineers looking to transition from monolithic to microservices architecture.,Software architects eager to design modular, scalable systems.,Python enthusiasts who want to apply their skills to cutting-edge architectural patterns.,Tech professionals aiming to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.