Micro Service Architecture and Platform-Independent Middleware Integration: A Humanized Review

Abstract

Microservice architecture (MSA) offers a modular approach to building scalable and maintainable software systems. However, integrating microservices across heterogeneous platforms remains a significant challenge. This review explores the role of platform-independent middleware in enabling seamless communication, orchestration, and management of microservices. We present a conceptual architecture that leverages tools such as gRPC, Kafka, service meshes, and observability stacks, ensuring interoperability, resilience, and operational efficiency. Through experimental results and case studies, we demonstrate the performance benefits of middleware integration. The paper concludes with future directions for AI-native microservices, edge-cloud continuum support, and middleware standardization, positioning middleware as the backbone of the next-generation software ecosystem.