A minimalist toolkit for building scalable REST microservices

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A minimalist toolkit for building scalable REST microservices, launched in 2019. It provides developers with essential tools to construct and manage REST-based microservices architectures without unnecessary complexity. The toolkit emphasizes simplicity and scalability, making it suitable for teams building distributed systems. Available on GitHub, it offers a lightweight approach to microservice development compared to heavier frameworks.

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