Microservices Most Asked Interview Questions

Published: 2 days ago (February 21, 2026 at 05:47 PM EST)

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Source: Dev.to

Source: Dev.to

What are microservices?

Microservices overview

How do microservices differ from monolithic architectures?

Comparison between microservices and monoliths

What are some benefits of using microservices?

Benefits of microservices

Can you mention any challenges you might face while working with microservices?

Challenges of microservices

What is the role of an API Gateway in microservices?

API Gateway role

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