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Microservices patterns medium

Python Saga Compensating Steps Mock

Mock a distributed transaction saga with forward steps and compensating actions that reverse partial progress on failure.

saga microservices compensation
Python
from datetime import datetime


def make_payment(user_id, amount):
    print(f"[{datetime.now():%H:%M:%S}] Payment of ${amount} processed for user {user_id}")
    return {"step": "payment", "status": "ok", "details": f"${amount} charged"}


def deduct_inventory(order_id, items):
    print(f"[{datetime.now():%H:%M:%S}]…
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Microservices patterns medium

Saga pattern orchestration with rollback in Python

Orchestrate a distributed transaction with Saga steps and automated compensation rollback on failure.

saga microservices transaction
Python
import time
import random


class SagaStep:
    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name
        self.executed = False

    def execute(self):
        print(f"Executing {self.name}...")
        time.sleep(0.2)
        if random.random() < 0.3:
            raise RuntimeError(f"{self.name} failed")
        sel…
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Microservices patterns easy

Strangler Fig Migration Pattern in Python

Gradually reroute calls from a legacy service to a modern replacement using a runtime switch and feature detection.

migration facade microservices
Python
from dataclasses import dataclass

@dataclass
class PaymentService:
    def process(self, amount: float) -> str:
        return f"Legacy processed ${amount:.2f}"

class StranglerFig:
    def __init__(self):
        self._new_service = None

    def attach_new(self, service):
        self._new_service = service

    de…
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Microservices patterns medium

Zero Trust Service Auth Mock in Python

A simple HMAC-based token issuance and validation mock that enforces zero trust between microservices.

microservices authentication hmac
Python
import hmac
import hashlib
import json
import time

class ZeroTrustAuth:
    def __init__(self, secret_key):
        self.secret_key = secret_key
        self.service_tokens = {}

    def issue_token(self, service_name, ttl=300):
        payload = {
            "service": service_name,
            "issued_at": int(tim…
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