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Glossary: Microservices

port

Also written: ports

A number after the host name, such as 8001, that picks which program on a computer receives a network request. Each Kettle & Crane service runs on its own port so several can run side by side on one machine.

Where the book teaches it

Related terms

Host addresses (127.0.0.1, 0.0.0.0)