Netflix API Evolution: The Microservices Architecture That Changed Software #systemdesign #api

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Explore how the Netflix API architecture transformed from a monolithic application into a highly scalable, resilient microservices ecosystem, pioneering the use of AWS and open-source tools. Facing immense subscriber growth and performance bottlenecks, Netflix strategically decomposed its monolithic backend into hundreds of independent, domain-driven services. This evolution led to the creation of critical components like Zuul (the API Gateway), Eureka (for robust service discovery), and Hystrix (for crucial circuit breaking and fault tolerance), collectively known as Netflix OSS. These innovations, often integrated into Spring Cloud, allowed autonomous teams to develop, deploy, and scale services independently, dramatically improving developer velocity and system resilience. Leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Netflix API now seamlessly handles billions of API requests daily across global regions, showcasing a masterclass in distributed systems design, cloud-native architecture, and effective technical debt management. This video dives into the core principles, key technologies, and the profound impact of Netflix's microservices journey on modern software development. #NetflixAPI #Microservices #AWS #CloudComputing #SoftwareArchitecture #DistributedSystems #NetflixOSS #APIGateway #ServiceDiscovery #DevOps #TechEvolution #systemdesign