Death By a Thousand Microservices
Microservices are cool right?
I love microservices as much as as the next architect. Microservices are the current thing, if you build a modern cloud native app, most of the time its a microservice, its what all the cool kids are doing. If you want to learn a little bit more about Microservices vs Monoliths, you’re in luck, because ive touched on it before:
Balancing Act: The Crucial Role of Tradeoffs in Software Architecture
Introduction In the world of software architecture, there is no such thing as a 'one-size-fits-all' solution. Every decision, every path chosen, brings with it a set of benefits and costs - tradeoffs. These tradeoffs are the invisible strings that shape the destiny of your software system, influencing its efficiency, scalability, and overall performance. Misunderstanding or overlooking these critical decision points can lead to cost overruns, missed deadlines, and subpar end products.
Death By a Thousand Microservices
What is a Microservice
Feel free to skip this if you know, just level-setting for everyone. Microservices architecture is a method of developing software systems that are divided into a collection of smaller, autonomous services. Each microservice is self-contained and implements a specific business function. They communicate with each other using well-defined APIs. This approach enables easier scaling, better fault isolation, and faster development cycles since teams can update services independently of the rest of the system.
How Micro is a Microservice
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