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Is there a difference between microservices and SOA? I've used architectures just like this in the past but never heard of "microservices" until recently.
by MattGrommes 12y ago
Is there a difference between microservices and SOA? I've used architectures just like this in the past but never heard of "microservices" until recently.
- dragonwriter 12y agoAFAICT, "microservices" is exactly SOA in its original sense; my guess is the rename is because SOA has become so attached to particular XML-based implementations and standards (e.g., the WS-* series of standards).
- iain_hecker 12y agoThis. Also SOA means STD in Dutch, so we don't want to use it that often ;)
- buzzkills 12y agoNo difference, just a new name. Not so bad I guess, however I fear it will cropper when vendors leap on the bandwagon again and start sell inappropriate tools and frameworks badged as Microservice and we can start the process of renaming again.
- mercer 12y agoThat's great news for vendors and consultants who jump on the bandwagon though :).