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Principles for Microservice Design: Think IDEALS, Rather than SOLID

Learn how the IDEALS (interface segregation, deployability (is on you), event-driven, availability over consistency, loose-coupling, and single responsibility) principles can guide microservice design, as opposed to traditional SOLID principles. This article explores why the fundamental design principles for microservices are important and how a core set of principles can help developers navigate the many design decisions and technology choices they can face in microservice-based solutions. With over six years of microservice-based experience in the industry, the author shares valuable insights on the principles needed to design successful microservices. Join a community of experts and increase your visibility by writing for InfoQ.