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Task Summary
For this assessment, you are required to write an individual report of 1000 words (+/- 10%) on the
key principles and concepts of microservices architecture and discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of adopting microservices architecture for businesses in general. This assessment is
intended to build your fundamental understanding of these key concepts to enable you to respond
to a case study as presented in Assessment 1 Part B. In doing so, it will formatively develop the
knowledge required for you to apply to the case presented in Part B.
Context
Microservices architecture has emerged as an evolution of software development patterns and
techniques. Previous software development techniques for self-contained monolithic applications
and service-oriented architecture have been longstanding. More recently, with the development of
cloud computing, new ways of software development have evolved with microservices architecture
ecognised as a cloud-native software development approach.
ASSESSMENT 1 PART A BRIEF
Subject Code and Title MIS603 Microservices Architecture
Assessment Microservices Case Study – Part A
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1000 words (+/- 10%)
Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful
completion of the task below include:
a) Undertake research to demonstrate an understanding
of microservices and how they contribute to business
processes.
) Discuss core concepts of microservices architecture
within a context of a business case study and summarise
the advantages and disadvantages of adopting
microservices architecture.
c) Communicate the benefits of microservices architecture
to a diverse stakeholder audience by addressing
complex business needs and aligning strategies to
usiness priorities defined by changing business
equirements.
Submission Due by 11:55pm AEST Sunday end of Module 2.2 (Week 4)
Weighting 25%
Total Marks 100 marks
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As a professional, your role will require that you understand the principles of software development,
especially in the field of cloud-based platforms, which are rapidly becoming the prefe
ed hosting
solution for many organisations. Having a working understanding of these concepts will enable you
to fulfil many roles and functions, and be informed as to what factors influence decision making
when software development architecture has been selected. Whilst you may not be a developer, it
will enable you to have meaningful conversations about the principles of microservices architecture
and why certain decisions may be made in a certain way. This will support you to manage the
idge
etween IT and the business.
Task Instructions
1. Write a 1000-word report to demonstrate your understanding of the theoretical concepts of
microservices architecture in two specific areas:
a. What are the key principles and concepts of microservices architecture?
. What are the advantages and disadvantages of microservices architecture?
Please note that this is intended to allow you to develop a strong theoretical understanding,
which you will then apply to a specific case shared with you in Part B of this assessment. The
aim is to allow you to progressively develop a foundational knowledge of the topic, which
you will then extend by demonstrating how your knowledge can be applied in the case
context.
2. Whilst most of the material to support your development of knowledge for this assessment
can be found in the Essential Resources listed in the module content, you are encouraged to
do further research in this topic area to
oaden your knowledge.
Perform additional research in the area of investigation and select five additional sources
that will add value to your report in the relevant area of investigation.
3. The report should consist of the following structure:
A title page with subject code and name, assignment title, student’s name, student number,
and lecturer’s name.
The introduction (75–100 words) that will also serve as your statement of purpose for the
eport—this means that you will tell the reader what you are going to cover in your report.
You will need to inform the reader of:
a. Your area of research and its context
. The key concepts you will be addressing
c. What the reader can expect to find in the body of the report
The body of the report (800–850 words) will need to cover two specific areas:
a. What are the key principles and concepts of microservices architecture?
Please use a paragraph to cluster similar concepts and principles together in
structuring your report.
. What are the advantages and disadvantages of microservices architecture?
A comparative table followed by a
ief explanation is required in this section.
The conclusion (75–100 words) will summarise any findings or recommendations that the
eport puts forward regarding the concepts covered in the report.
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4. Format of the report
The report should use font Arial or Cali
i 11 point, be line spaced at 1.5 for ease of reading,
and have page numbers on the bottom of each page. If diagrams or tables are used, due
attention should be given to pagination to avoid loss of meaning and continuity by
unnecessarily splitting information over two pages. Diagrams must ca
y the appropriate
captioning.
5. Referencing
There are requirements for referencing this report using APA referencing style. It is expected
that you reference any lecture notes used and five additional sources in the relevant subject
area based on readings and further research.
It is essential that you use the appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research.
Please see more information on referencing here:
http:
li
ary.laureate.net.au
esearch_skills
eferencing
6. You are strongly advised to read the ru
ic, which is an evaluation guide with criteria for
grading the assignment—this will give you a clear picture of what a successful report looks
like.
Submission Instructions
Submit Assessment 1 Part A via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in MIS603
Microservices Architecture. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the
LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
Academic Integrity Declaration
I declare that, except where I have referenced, the work I am submitting for this assessment task is
my own work. I have read and am aware of the To
ens University Australia Academic Integrity
Policy and Procedure viewable online at http:
www.to
ens.edu.au/policies-and-forms
I am aware that I need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and I will do so
accordingly.
http:
li
ary.laureate.net.au
esearch_skills
eferencing
http:
www.to
ens.edu.au/policies-and-forms
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Assessment Ru
ic
Assessment
Attributes
Fail
(Yet to achieve
minimum standard)
0–49%
Pass
(Functional)
50–64%
Credit
(Proficient)
65–74%
Distinction
(Advanced)
75–84%
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85–100%
Visual appeal and
presentation of content
Title page included.
Adheres to the font,
spacing, format, and
word count
equirement.
Appropriate use of
paragraphs, sentence
construction, spelling,
and grammar.
20%
No title page. Inco
ect
font and size with poor
line spacing and large
gaps in pagination, tables,
or diagrams.
Report is written as a
lock of text with no
eaks in between ideas.
Separate ideas cannot be
clearly discerned.
Many e
ors in spelling or
grammar. Does not
adhere to the word count
equirement.
Title page is included. Missing
most information. Inco
ect
font and size is used or poor
line spacing and large gaps in
pagination.
Paragraphs are used but large
locks of text with long
sentences make it difficult to
understand the ideas being
conveyed.
Spelling or grammar has
e
ors but meaning remains
clear. Does not adhere to the
word count requirement.
Title page is included but is
missing key information.
Some e
ors in font use and
line spacing. Some
pagination problems.
One idea or concept per
paragraph. Some
paragraphs could be more
succinctly written.
Minor spelling or grammar
e
ors. Adheres to the word
count requirement.
Title page is included with
most required information.
Minor e
ors in font,
spacing and format.
One idea or concept per
paragraph with 3–4 well-
constructed sentences per
paragraph.
No e
ors in spelling or
grammar. Adheres to the
word count requirement.
Title page is included with
all required information.
Font, spacing, and format
are in accordance with the
equirements of the
assignment
ief.
Expert use of paragraphs
with 3–4 well-constructed
sentences per paragraph
that follow logically from
each other.
No e
ors in spelling or
grammar. Adheres to the
word count requirement
Knowledge and
understanding
Understanding of the
key concepts and
principles of
microservices
architecture and
comparative
advantages and
disadvantages of
Lack of understanding of
the required concepts and
knowledge. Key
components of the
assignment are not
addressed.
Lack of application and
analysis of information to
provide clear
ecommendations.
Limited understanding of
equired concepts and
knowledge. Some of the key
components of the
assignment are not
addressed.
Limited application and
analysis to provide clear
ecommendations.
Adequate knowledge or
understanding of the
equired concepts. A
easonable capacity to
explain and apply relevant
key concepts.
Supports opinion and
information substantiated
y evidence from research
to provide
ecommendations.
Thorough understanding of
the key concepts.
Discriminates between
assertion of opinion and
information substantiated
y robust evidence from
the research/course
materials and extended