AI-Enhanced Microservices: Integrating Machine Learning Pipelines in Java Cloud Environments
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https://doi.org/10.47941/ijce.3059Keywords:
Microservices Architecture, Machine Learning Integration, Java Frameworks, Model Serving, MlopsAbstract
The convergence of microservices architecture and machine learning technologies represents a transformative paradigm in enterprise software development. This article explores the architectural foundations, integration strategies, and practical implementations of AI-enhanced microservices with a focus on Java-based cloud environments. The discussion examines framework selection considerations between Spring Boot and Quarkus, model modularity principles, and service mesh integration for machine learning components. Various integration approaches, including TensorFlow Java, ONNX Runtime, and event-driven patterns with Kafka, are evaluated alongside their performance characteristics. Industry-specific implementations across financial services, retail, and healthcare sectors illustrate practical applications and domain-specific architectural patterns. The exploration concludes with an examination of scalability challenges, consistency concerns in distributed inference, MLOps considerations, and emerging trends such as federated learning and edge deployment. Throughout, the article identifies architectural patterns, implementation strategies, and organizational practices that enable organizations to successfully deploy intelligent, adaptive microservices that combine the benefits of distributed architectures with the power of machine learning.
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