Question 1

What does this monolith migration lab involve?

Accepted Answer

You will decompose a FastAPI monolith into three independent microservices (users, orders, notifications) using Docker Compose, implement inter-service HTTP communication, and validate end-to-end request flow.

Question 2

How long does the microservices migration lab take?

Accepted Answer

The lab is designed for 75 minutes. This includes analyzing the monolith, creating Dockerfiles for each service, configuring Docker Compose, implementing service-to-service communication, and validating functionality.

Question 3

What level of experience is needed for this lab?

Accepted Answer

This lab targets mid-level backend and DevOps engineers. You should be comfortable with Python, FastAPI, Docker Compose, and understand basic microservices architecture patterns.

Question 4

How is inter-service communication validated?

Accepted Answer

Automated validation checks that services can communicate via HTTP within the Docker Compose network. The order service must call the user service to verify users, and notifications must be triggered across services.

Question 5

Is this lab suitable for evaluating software architects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this lab is relevant for architecture roles. It tests practical decomposition skills, service boundary decisions, and understanding of data isolation patterns in microservices.

Migrate Monolith to Microservices

Production-Grade Environment

FastAPI

How this lab maps to your role

Backend Developer

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Software Architect

Platform Engineer

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Technical Assessment (Migrate Monolith to Microservices)

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