Overview
Service orchestration involves managing the interactions between various services in a distributed system. It ensures that services are executed in the correct order, handles errors, and manages the overall state of a complex process.
Orchestration vs. Choreography
- Orchestration: A central 'orchestrator' directs the flow (like a conductor in an orchestra).
- Choreography: Each service knows what to do and reacts to events (like dancers following a routine).
Popular Tools
- Kubernetes (for container orchestration)
- AWS Step Functions
- Netflix Conductor