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How to Choose the Right Java Microservices Communication Style (Sync vs Async)
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�� Introduction
One of the most important design decisions in Java microservices architecture is:
✅ Should services talk to each other using synchronous (sync) calls?
✅ Or should they communicate asynchronously (async) using events?
Choosing the wrong style leads to tight coupling, downtime, and scale issues.
Choosing the right one ensures your system is resilient, responsive, and easy to scale.
In this guide, you’ll learn:
- What sync and async communication mean
- Real-world Java examples using Spring Boot + Kafka
- Pros and cons of each
- When to use which style — with practical use cases
Let’s begin 👇
✅ What is Synchronous Communication?
In synchronous communication, one service directly calls another and waits for the response before moving ahead.
This is the most common style — and it’s typically implemented with HTTP REST APIs.
