What is a microservices architecture, and why is it beneficial for cloud applications?
- A. A database design pattern for storing large datasets
- B. An architecture that only works with virtual machines
- C. A single large application with all features combined, beneficial for simplicity
- D. An architecture where applications are broken into small, independent services that can be developed, deployed, and scaled individually
✅ Correct Answer: D. An architecture where applications are broken into small, independent services that can be developed, deployed, and scaled individually