Making Microservices Micro with Istio Service Mesh

This course aims to teach learners how to simplify microservices architecture using Istio service mesh. The learning outcomes include understanding the complexities of microservices configuration and how Istio addresses challenges like service discovery, load balancing, network resiliency, and service policies. The course covers topics such as Kubernetes, communication between services, open-source tools, and Istio components like Envoy proxy, load balancing, and control plane. The teaching method involves a mix of theoretical explanations and practical demonstrations. This course is intended for developers, architects, and DevOps professionals working with microservices in a polyglot environment.