.NET Core Microservices - Why Microservices?

The video explains the advantages of microservices, highlighting their independent deployability, scalability, and smaller codebase compared to monolithic applications. It discusses how microservices allow for targeted scaling, reducing costs, and improving debugging and downtime management. An example of a microservices architecture is provided, illustrating the benefits of asynchronous communication in maintaining service functionality even when one service fails. The video concludes with a high-level overview of microservices' benefits.

Explain how microservices can reduce downtime in an application.

Describe the impact of asynchronous communication in a microservices architecture.