Keywords in Software Architecture
A visual exploration of the core keywords and concepts in modern software architecture.
Architecture
Building SaaS Microservices in Go: REST, gRPC, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs
Explore how to build SaaS-ready microservices in Go using REST, gRPC, GraphQL, and WebSockets. Learn the trade-offs, use cases, and tooling for each API style.
Architectural Patterns in Go: MVC, Hexagonal, CQRS, and Microservices
Understand the difference between design patterns and architectural patterns. Explore how MVC, Hexagonal, CQRS, and Microservices can be applied in Go projects with practical insights and examples.
REST vs GraphQL vs WebSocket vs gRPC: API Styles and Contracts in Go
From REST to GraphQL, WebSocket, and gRPC — explore API communication patterns and how contracts like OpenAPI, Swagger, and Protobuf shape modern Go systems.
API-First Approach: Design Before You Code
Explore the API-first approach: why defining contracts before implementation accelerates development, reduces integration bugs, and enables parallel workflows across teams.
JSON Schema in Modern Microservices: Contract-First Validation Strategy
A practical guide to JSON Schema in modern microservices — API-first design, OpenAPI contracts, DTO generation, and runtime validation in Go systems.
API Modeling in Distributed Systems: REST, WebSocket, gRPC, and GraphQL
Learn how modern distributed systems use REST, gRPC, WebSocket, and GraphQL together. Explore architectural tradeoffs, communication patterns, scalability concerns, and real-world API modeling strategies.
Proxy Demystified: API Gateways, Reverse Proxies, SSH Tunnels & Design Patterns
Learn how routing, forward proxies, reverse proxies, API Gateways, SSH tunneling, Kubernetes ingress, service meshes, and the Proxy design pattern all fit together. A complete guide for backend and platform engineers.