Bootstrapping Microservices

This is the most comprehensive launching pad for becoming a microservice specialist. Click for more

This is one of the most practical books on microservices! While most texts opt for a theoretical focus, Ashley is able to focus on practical application while succinctly discussing theory. This is the most comprehensive launching pad for becoming a microservice specialist. Thank you, Ashley!

This 2nd edition improves on the earlier version and is an essential for every startupper, improving their time to POC with their own microservices application. Click for more

Ashley Davis' Bootstrapping Microservices lives its title. It bootstraps a wide range of knowledge domains into one book. A rare kind, the book devles straight into the hands-on knowledge about developing a working microservices based web application. It dwells on the essentials, sparing the reader the burden of excess information that comes with traditional tech guides which often set back readers. It gives you the direction you need with the allowance to do further research on your own.

This improved 12 chapter book which builds on the earlier version 1 is an essential for every startupper, improving their time to POC with their own microservices application.

I have tested it, and it worked! I highly recommend the approach as an incentive towards achieving the full microservices learning curve

Bootstrapping Microservices is a fantastic hands-on, practical guide; without any unnecessary noise!

Bootstrapping Microservices is an invaluable resource, whether you are starting, filling in missing knowledge or refreshing your skills as a seasoned DevOps Engineer. Click for more

In the field of DevOps, it's hard to find a book that covers theory, application and good practices all in one.

Ashley has a way of breaking down concepts in an easy to digest manner and the journey in the book follows the natural progression of building a DevOps capability.

Bootstrapping Microservices is an invaluable resource, whether you are starting, filling in missing knowledge or refreshing your skills as a seasoned DevOps Engineer.

Ashley Davis' way of writing complex things in a simple way is very unique and he is one of the great authors I have seen. Click for more

Ashley Davis really cares for his readers.

The way he explains is like someone literally providing all the training on the whole microservices stack: message queues, direct/indirect communication, Docker, Kubernetes, dev/test/prod environment deployments, and more.

His way of writing complex things in a simple way is very unique and he is one of the great authors I have seen.

This project-driven book tapped into the key aspects of microservices without overloading the chapters with unnecessary information that beginners might struggle with. Click for more

As a student, this project-driven book tapped into the key aspects of microservices without overloading the chapters with unnecessary information that beginners might struggle with.

Additionally, the project that you follow along with provides a perfect reference model for a typical microservices application, making it very easy to follow along with the topics that are being introduced.

Highly recommended for anyone who is looking at the microservices architecture for the first time.

Read this book if you want to cut the steep learning curve and conquer the complex world of modern application development. Click for more

Reading this book is like having an experienced mentor with you every step of the way as you build and deploy a fairly complex video streaming microservices system.

This book is practical. It uses a hands-on, project-based approach to teach you how to do microservices the modern cloud-native and Kubernetes way.

Read this book if you want to cut the steep learning curve and conquer the complex world of modern application development. This is a victorious quest to production masquerading as a book. It begins with you building a single microservice and step by step you design, build, test, and deploy a complex microservices application.

Along the way, you acquire powerful weapons to help you in your victorious quest to production. These weapons include Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, GitHub Actions for automated deployment, and Jest and Playwright for automated testing.

The book's most commendable aspect is its ability to strike a perfect balance between brevity and in-depth explanations. Whether you're a junior developer or an experienced engineer, the author has crafted the content to be accessible and impactful. Click for more

I had the pleasure of reading Bootstrapping Microservices and I must say it's an outstanding guide to learning microservices and cloud-native distributed applications. This book employs a project-based approach that truly immerses the reader in the world of software development, simulating real-life production environments. Throughout the journey, it felt like I was being mentored by a seasoned engineer, providing invaluable guidance every step of the way.

The book's most commendable aspect is its ability to strike a perfect balance between brevity and in-depth explanations. Whether you're a junior developer or an experienced engineer, the author has crafted the content to be accessible and impactful. As someone new to microservices, I was amazed at how quickly I could grasp the concepts and implement simple microservice systems. Additionally, the book encouraged me to experiment with various paradigms, allowing me to evaluate multiple approaches to problem-solving through different perspectives.

One of the book's highlights is the author's approach of presenting the pros and cons of different problem-solving methods. This insight proves to be extremely valuable in understanding trade-offs and making well-informed decisions. Moreover, the book generously shares tricks and shortcuts employed by veteran engineers, adding a layer of practical wisdom that sets it apart.

In its entirety, Bootstrapping Microservices provides a practical and comprehensive guide to building microservices. The topics covered span a wide range, including creating, configuring, and running microservices with Node.js, building and publishing them using Docker, implementing automated testing, and running microservices applications using Docker Compose during development. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone keen on mastering microservices development.

In conclusion, I highly recommend Bootstrapping Microservices to all individuals eager to delve into the world of microservices. With its engaging approach, valuable insights, and practical content, this book will undoubtedly elevate your understanding and proficiency in microservices and cloud-native applications.

This is a standout book! The inclusion of a larger project and its practical implementation from start to finish made it a valuable learning experience. The book is a must-have for anyone exploring microservices. Click for more

This is a standout book! The inclusion of a larger project and its practical implementation from start to finish made it a valuable learning experience. As a beginner, I found the content easy to follow and highly relevant, which helped me understand all concepts with ease. The knowledge also came in useful in multiple software engineering job interviews. The book is a must-have for anyone exploring microservices, especially students like me.

At the time, I was specifically hunting for books that cover one large project vs chapter wise smaller projects. So this book was perfect!

That laid the foundation 2 years ago. Soon after that, I found a job at Cloudflare, got a chance to work on interesting projects and I’m currently planning out my own SaaS business!