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microservices-patterns

Define service boundaries, communication patterns, and resilience strategies for microservices.

3|1|Updated Nov 5, 2025
Search Tags:#architecture#microservices#resilience#decomposition#event-driven#saga#circuit-breaker
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npx skills add https://github.com/carlopezzuto/agents --skill microservices-patterns-carlopezzuto
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Skill: microservices-patterns
Source: https://github.com/carlopezzuto/agents/tree/main/.claude/skills/microservices-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carlopezzuto/agents --skill microservices-patterns-carlopezzuto

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Decomposing monoliths into well-bounded, scalable microservices to enable resilient distributed systems.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Service decomposition patterns (By Business Capability, Strangler Fig)
  • Synchronous and asynchronous communication patterns (REST, gRPC, Kafka, Pub/Sub)
  • Resilience and data-management patterns (Circuit Breaker, Saga, Database per service)
  • Use Case: Migrating a monolith into discrete services with clear boundaries and event-driven integration

Quick Start

Outline a microservices architecture for a domain and specify service boundaries, communication patterns, and resilience strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions about microservices-patterns

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I decompose a monolith into well-bounded microservices?โ–ผ

Decompose a monolith by applying patterns like Strangler Fig and decomposition by business capability to establish clear service boundaries, enabling incremental migration into discrete, scalable microservices.

What is the Saga pattern for microservices data management?โ–ผ

The Saga pattern manages distributed transactions across microservices by coordinating a sequence of local database updates, ensuring data consistency without relying on a shared database per service.

When should I use synchronous versus asynchronous communication in microservices?โ–ผ

Use synchronous communication like REST or gRPC for real-time request-response needs, and asynchronous patterns like Kafka or Pub/Sub for event-driven integration and decoupled processing.

What's the best way to design resilient microservices architecture?โ–ผ

Design resilient microservices by implementing resilience strategies like the Circuit Breaker pattern to prevent cascading failures and using event-driven communication to isolate service outages.

Do I need a database per service for microservices decomposition?โ–ผ

A database per service is a standard data governance pattern for microservices decomposition, ensuring loose coupling and allowing independent scaling without shared data stores.

Why does my microservices architecture experience cascading failures?โ–ผ

Cascading failures occur when synchronous communication lacks resilience patterns; applying Circuit Breakers and adopting event-driven integration isolates faults and prevents full system outages.

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