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Which syntax correctly describes how a service mesh uses sidecar proxies?

easy📝 Conceptual Q12 of 15
Microservices - Service Mesh
Which syntax correctly describes how a service mesh uses sidecar proxies?
A<code>database -> service -> sidecar proxy</code>
B<code>service -> sidecar proxy -> other service</code>
C<code>sidecar proxy -> service -> database</code>
D<code>service <- database <- sidecar proxy</code>
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand sidecar proxy role

    Sidecar proxies sit alongside services to intercept and manage traffic between services.

  2. Step 2: Identify correct traffic flow

    Traffic flows from the service through its sidecar proxy to the other service.

  3. Final Answer:

    service -> sidecar proxy -> other service -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Sidecar proxies manage traffic between services = D [OK]
Quick Trick: Sidecar proxies sit next to services, managing outgoing traffic [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing database direction with sidecar proxy
  • Reversing traffic flow arrows
  • Mixing service and database roles

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