Design Patterns for Scalable Microservices in Banking and Insurance Systems: Insights and Innovations
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https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-9246.IJETCSIT-V6I1P101Keywords:
Microservices, Design Patterns, Event-Driven Architecture, Circuit Breaker, Database per Service, Backend for Frontend (BFF), Saga Pattern, Banking Systems, Insurance Systems, ScalabilityAbstract
The adoption of microservices architecture in banking and insurance systems has revolutionized how these sectors operate, enabling scalability, resilience, and enhanced user experiences. This paper explores essential design patterns that facilitate the development of scalable microservices tailored to the unique demands of financial services. Key patterns such as Event-Driven Architecture, which allows real-time responsiveness to business events, and the Circuit Breaker Pattern, which enhances fault tolerance, are examined for their effectiveness in maintaining system integrity during failures. Additionally, the Database per Service Pattern promotes loose coupling by ensuring that each microservice manages its own database, thereby optimizing performance and reducing latency. The Backend for Frontend (BFF) pattern is highlighted for its ability to create tailored APIs that cater to specific front-end applications, enhancing user satisfaction. Furthermore, the paper discusses the Saga Pattern, which coordinates distributed transactions across multiple services, ensuring consistency and reliability in complex workflows. By implementing these design patterns, banking and insurance organizations can achieve a more agile and responsive architecture that meets evolving business needs while maintaining high standards of security and compliance
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