The Bulkhead pattern finds its footing in an array of distributed system scenarios. It's a pattern that parallels real-world applications, as it's inspired by a naval architecture concept. But how do these ship compartments translate into software systems? Let's illustrate this through some real-world use cases.

Use Cases

E-Commerce Platforms

Let's imagine an e-commerce platform, where customer actions can span searching for products, adding items to their carts, and placing orders. While these operations are interconnected, they can be performed independently.