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Explaining Microservices to a 5-year Old

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I love questions that ask you to explain “something complicated” in a way a 5-year old can understand.

I feel this is a key skill in any business pitch. Companies such as Airbnb and Uber has executed it really well in the past.

It not only helps you comprehend things at much fundamental level but also helps you create a narrative that most people can relate to.

Someone recently asked me same question about “Microservices”? This was my response…

“Microservices is a way to divide a really complex problem into smaller manageable chunks. So, if something breaks down at 2 AM in the night, you can minimize the number of people you need to wake up to fix the problem.”

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Aman Kataria

Product Manager | Investor | Airbnb Superhost

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