C++ and Microservices: Architecture, Development, and Deployment

The book "C++ and Microservices" is the first practical guide of its kind that bridges the gap between classic system programming in C++ and modern microservice architecture. If you are used to writing high-performance code but want to master distributed systems, this book is for you.

What this book is about

The author consistently guides the reader from the basic principles of microservices to production-ready solutions. You will learn:

• How to decompose a monolithic C++ application into independent services
• Features of organizing inter-service communication: gRPC, REST, message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Working with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for C++ microservices
• Fault tolerance patterns: Circuit Breaker, Retry, Bulkhead, Timeout
• Writing asynchronous code using Boost.Asio and C++20 coroutines
• Monitoring, logging, and tracing of distributed systems (OpenTelemetry, Prometheus)
• Testing microservices: unit, integration, contract, and E2E tests

Who this book is for

This book will be useful for:

• C++ backend developers who want to transition from monoliths to microservices
• System programmers learning distributed architectures
• Architects choosing C++ for high-load microservice systems
• DevOps engineers working with C++ components in a containerized environment

What you will learn after reading

After studying the material, you will be able to independently design, develop, and deploy microservice systems in C++. You will gain practical skills in working with gRPC, learn how to set up CI/CD pipelines for C++ projects, master distributed computing patterns, and be able to create services capable of handling millions of requests per second.

The book contains numerous code examples, ready-to-use templates, and real-world cases from the author's practice. All examples have been tested on GCC, Clang, and MSVC compilers.

This is not just a theoretical introduction — it is a full-fledged tool for professional growth that will help you become a sought-after specialist in the field of high-load systems.