Cascading Failure in Microservices: Causes, Solutions, and Real-World Case Study

Overview

A cascading failure in microservices happens when the failure of one service causes other dependent services to fail, spreading the issue across the system.

Cascading Failure Example:

If Service A fails (e.g., it’s down or unresponsive), Service B that relies on A can’t function, leading to Service C also failing because it depends on B. This creates a chain reaction, affecting multiple services.

Cascading Failure in Microservices: Causes, Solutions, and Real-World Case Study

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Table of Contents

• What Is a Cascading Failure in Microservices?
• How and When Do Cascading Failures Occur?