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How do you design scalable microservices using PHP while avoiding tight coupling?

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Quick Answer PHP microservices: each service is an independent deployable unit with its own database. Communicate via REST APIs or message queues (RabbitMQ). Use domain events for loose coupling. Avoid shared libraries between services (they create hidden coupling). Use API Gateway for routing. Implement circuit breakers for fault tolerance. Define clear service contracts. Each service owns its data - no shared database.

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Use message brokers, REST or GraphQL, async event buses, service discovery, and strict domain boundaries. Avoid shared databases. Use DTOs and versioned APIs to prevent coupling.
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