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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
