Microservices

Microservices are an integral part of the MACH architecture. They refer to a software development modular approach that involves breaking down an application into small, loosely coupled services that can be developed and deployed independently. This approach enables agility, scalability, and easy maintenance of eCommerce systems as each service can be independently scaled, avoiding bottlenecks common in monolithic architectures.

Because each service is independent with firm module boundaries, they can be written in different languages and even managed by different teams. Switching to a microservices architecture can be challenging, requiring organizational changes and introducing complexity to manage numerous interconnected services, but the scalability, flexibility and customization provided outweigh the potential issues for companies seeking to create agile and changeable customer experiences across channels.