shared-utils-ems 1.0.1

A shared utility library for event management system based on microservices architecture.

Shared Library Approach in Microservices

Why Use a Shared Library?

In a microservices architecture, multiple services often need common functionalities such as logging, error handling, authentication, and utility functions. Instead of duplicating code across services, we use a shared library to:

Reduce Code Duplication – Avoid repeating the same logic in every service.
Ensure Consistency – Standardized utilities across all services.
Simplify Maintenance – Fix issues or update features in one place.
Improve Scalability – Microservices remain lightweight and focused.
Enhance Deployment – Easier to manage updates and dependencies.

Installation

To install the shared library in your microservices, run:

pip install shared-utils

Or specify it in your requirements.txt:

shared-utils>=1.0.0

Usage

Inside any microservice, import and use the shared utilities:

from shared_utils.logging import setup_logger

logger = setup_logger(__name__)
logger.info("Shared utilities are working!")

Updating shared_utils

If a new feature or bug fix is added to shared_utils, follow these steps:

1. Modify the code: Implement your changes in shared_utils.

2. Update version: Change the version in setup.py (e.g., 1.0.1 to 1.0.2).

3. Build the package:

   python setup.py sdist bdist_wheel
   

4. Publish to PyPI:

   twine upload dist/*
   

5. Upgrade in services:

   pip install --upgrade shared-utils
   

Versioning

We follow Semantic Versioning (SemVer):

• MAJOR – Breaking changes.
• MINOR – New features (backward compatible).
• PATCH – Bug fixes and improvements.