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Architectural Evolution from Monolithic to Microservices in Scalable Systems: A Case Study of Netflix

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Examining how Netflix has evolved its technological infrastructure through the adoption of microservices architecture, which has enhanced its scalability, fault tolerance, and overall performance, provides valuable insights into the broader implications of microservices architecture in modern software development.

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