Microservices with Spring Cloud
What you will learn
Articulate the Microservices architectural style; its advantages and disadvantages
Build simple Spring Boot applications utilizing web interfaces, REST interfaces, Spring Data, and HATEOAS
Build Microservice applications utilizing the different Spring Cloud sub-projects, including Config Server & Bus, Eureka, Ribbon, Feign, and Hystrix
History
Comidoc Review
Our Verdict
Delving into microservices doesn't get much clearer than this comprehensive course on Spring Cloud through Udemy. With over 36,000 subscribers and an impressive global rating of 4.53, it offers well-rounded insight into the benefits and drawbacks of a variety of Microservice technologies. The course strengths include wide-ranging topic coverage complemented by clear explanations of important arguments. Instructor Ken Krueger's updates ensure currency and relevance in an ever-evolving industry. However, watch out for exercise inconsistencies and occasionally steep learning curves regarding assumed web technology experience. With a little perseverance and preparation, aspiring Microservice architects can find great value through this highly regarded online course.
What We Liked
- Covers a wide range of Microservice technologies like Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and HATEOAS.
- Well-explained theory with clear arguments and discussions on each technology's pros and cons.
- Inclusive, easy-to-follow content in English and German for global learners.
- Updated as recently as 2024 providing relevance to the most up-to-date implementations.
Potential Drawbacks
- Some users find the exercises inconsistent or difficult to follow, with some prerequisite technologies lacking detail.
- A few learners experienced technical difficulties during labs and were unable to complete all exercises successfully.
- The course may be too detailed for some at certain points causing confusion or slowing down progress.
- Occasionally, the instructor assumes a level of experience with web technologies that not all students might have.