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Lesson 2: Identifying Microservices for University Administration Portal
Introduction
This lesson delves into the microservices necessary for a university administration portal. Unlike monolithic architectures, microservices break applications into smaller, independent services that can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently.
- Student Management Microservice
- Overview: Central to the portal, managing student information from enrollment to academic records.
- Key Features:
- Student Information Management
- Enrollment Management
- Academic Records
- Notifications
- Data Model: Includes entities such as Student, Enrollment, Course, Grade, and Notification.
Integration Points: Interfaces with Course Management, Examination and Grading, and Financial Management Microservices.
Course Management Microservice
Overview: Manages the creation, scheduling, and management of courses.
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Key Features:
- Course Creation and Management
- Scheduling
- Enrollment Management
- Resource Allocation
Data Model: Key entities include Course, Schedule, Instructor, Classroom, and Enrollment.
Integration Points: Works with Student Management, Faculty Management, and Communication Microservices.
Faculty Management Microservice
Overview: Handles information related to faculty members.
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Key Features:
- Faculty Information Management
- Assignment Management
- Schedule Management
- Performance Tracking
Data Model: Entities include Faculty, Course Assignment, Schedule, and Evaluation.
Integration Points: Connects with Course Management, Examination and Grading, and Communication Microservices.
Examination and Grading Microservice
Overview: Manages examination schedules, grade recording, and transcript generation.
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Key Features:
- Exam Scheduling
- Grade Management
- Transcript Generation
- Notifications
Data Model: Entities include Exam, Grade, Transcript, and Notification.
Integration Points: Integrates with Student Management, Faculty Management, and Communication Microservices.
Financial Management Microservice
Overview: Manages financial transactions, including tuition payments and scholarships.
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Key Features:
- Payment Processing
- Scholarship Management
- Financial Records
- Billing and Invoicing
Data Model: Entities include Payment, Scholarship, Financial Record, and Invoice.
Integration Points: Links with Student Management and Communication Microservices.
Communication Microservice
Overview: Manages announcements and messaging within the university.
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Key Features:
- Announcements
- Messaging
- Notifications
- Feedback and Surveys
Data Model: Entities include Announcement, Message, Notification, and Survey.
Integration Points: Integrates with all other microservices.
Authentication and Authorization Microservice
Overview: Manages user authentication and role-based access control.
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Key Features:
- User Authentication
- Role Management
- Access Control
- Audit Logs
Data Model: Entities include User, Role, Permission, and Audit Log.
Integration Points: Interfaces with all other microservices for secure access control.
Conclusion
The lesson outlines essential microservices for a university administration portal, each designed for specific functions to ensure efficient management. Adopting a microservices architecture enhances scalability, flexibility, and maintainability in university operations.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Benjamin Fadina
Benjamin Fadina | Sciencx (2024-07-20T05:26:02+00:00) Lesson 2: Identifying Microservices for University Administration Portal. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2024/07/20/lesson-2-identifying-microservices-for-university-administration-portal/
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