Real-Time Data Streaming Using Microservices

Certain microservice applications, such as financial trading platforms and ride-hailing services, demand events to be produced and consumed with minimal latency. Real-time data streaming has become increasingly crucial in modern software development due to its ability to provide immediate, continuous insights and responses based on the most current data. This type of real-time data usage is particularly important in industries such as finance, healthcare, and logistics, where delays in data processing can lead to significant losses or even life-threatening situations.

Applications that rely on real-time data can offer a more responsive and interactive user experience. For example, social media platforms, online gaming, and live sports streaming rely on real-time data to keep users engaged and provide a seamless experience.

This chapter is all about real-time streaming with microservices. Our purpose is to understand when and how to...