Service

Definitions

1. A self-contained unit of functionality — either a standalone network process (as in microservices) or an application-layer class that encapsulates business logic apart from controllers and models — accessed through a well-defined interface.

   In plain English: A distinct piece of software responsible for one area of functionality, accessed through a clear interface.

   Example: "The payment service handles charge authorization, refunds, and dispute webhooks — it's the only thing that talks to Stripe."

Related Terms

• API Gateway Pattern
• Bounded Context
• Abstract Class
• Abstract Factory Pattern
• Abstract Method
• Adapter
• Adapter Pattern Detail
• Portability
• Source of Truth
• Command Dispatcher
• Command Handler
• Cross-Service