# What is Microservices?

It is an architecture that breaks down large software into small pieces, each of which operates independently.

## Overview
In the past, software was built as a single massive block. Microservices, however, break this structure into pieces. For example, on a shopping site, payment, cart, and user login function as separate small software components.

*Analogy: It is like having a separate team of experts for each task in a restaurant instead of one person being the cook, waiter, and cleaner all at once. If one team gets tired, the other continues to work.*

## How it works
Each piece can be updated or repaired on its own. If one part breaks, only that feature becomes disabled instead of the entire application crashing.

## Where it is used
It is used in large-scale web applications and high-traffic systems.

## Commonly confused with
It is not just about breaking down the code, but also the method by which these pieces communicate with each other.

## Frequently asked questions
**Why is it so complicated?**
In large projects, it is impossible to change the entire system at once, so breaking it into pieces makes management easier.

**Is it suitable for every project?**
No, it can create unnecessary complexity for small projects.


## Related terms
- [API](/en/dictionary/api/)
- [Cloud Native](/en/dictionary/cloud-native/)
- [Service Mesh](/en/dictionary/service-mesh/)

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Source: TreScout Dictionary · https://trescout.com/en/dictionary/microservices/