Microservices on AI VOID

6. Message Brokers and Service Interactions: Kafka and Web Services

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction

Welcome back, intrepid tester! In the previous chapters, you mastered the art of using Testcontainers to bring real databases into your tests. That was a huge step up from in-memory fakes, but what about the broader landscape of modern applications? Many microservices don’t just talk to databases; they communicate through message brokers, call other APIs, and integrate with external services.

This chapter is your passport to confidently testing those complex interactions. We’re going to tackle two crucial areas:

Chapter 15: Project: Deploying a Kiro-Managed Microservice

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Chapter 15: Project: Deploying a Kiro-Managed Microservice

Welcome back, intrepid developer! In our journey through AWS Kiro, we’ve explored its core features, agentic capabilities, and how it can assist in code generation and testing. Now, it’s time to bring all that knowledge together for a truly impactful project: deploying a fully functional, Kiro-managed serverless microservice to the cloud.

This chapter will guide you through the exciting process of using Kiro not just to write code, but to orchestrate its deployment. We’ll focus on a common, modern architecture – a serverless microservice using AWS Lambda and API Gateway – and demonstrate how Kiro can streamline the entire CI/CD pipeline, from infrastructure as code (IaC) generation to actual cloud deployment. By the end, you’ll have a running microservice and a deeper understanding of Kiro’s power in end-to-end development workflows.

GRPC with Node.js & Next.js: A Beginner's Guide to High-Performance Microservices

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

gRPC with Node.js & Next.js: A Beginner’s Guide to High-Performance Microservices

Welcome to this comprehensive guide on gRPC, specifically tailored for beginners looking to implement it with Node.js and Next.js. In today’s interconnected world, efficient communication between services is paramount. gRPC, a modern RPC framework developed by Google, offers a robust solution for building high-performance, language-agnostic microservices. This document will walk you through the fundamentals, core concepts, and practical applications of gRPC, empowering you to build scalable and efficient systems.