The Death of Microservices?

The Death of Microservices? Summary In this video, we explore a surprising move made by a major industry leader: transitioning from a microservices architecture to a monolithic system. While microservices are typically celebrated for their flexibility and scalability, they can also introduce significant challenges such as high costs, complex orchestration, and intricate management. Faced with these issues, this company decided to make a bold change. By shifting to a monolithic architecture, they managed to significantly reduce operational expenses and enhance system performance. This strategic pivot resulted in a dramatic cost reduction while improving scalability and user experience. The video delves into why this change might indicate a turning point in how we perceive microservices. We discuss the potential benefits of this architectural shift and what it means for businesses looking to optimize efficiency and performance. The shift challenges the prevailing narrative that microservices are the default solution for modern applications. It encourages a reassessment of architectural strategies, taking into account specific business needs and objectives. Could this be the right moment to reconsider the architecture of your applications for long-term success? Join us as we unpack the reasons behind this shift and discover valuable insights for your own technology strategy. Bio With over 30 years of experience in enterprise technology, David Linthicum is a globally recognized thought leader, innovator, and influencer in cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity. He authorizes over 17 best-selling books, over 7,000 articles, and 50 courses on LinkedIn Learning. He is also a frequent keynote speaker, podcast host, and media contributor on digital transformation, cloud architecture, AI, and cloud security topics. Reference(s) for this video: www.thoughtworks.com/en-us/insights/blog/microserv… medium.com/att-israel/will-modular-monolith-replac… www.openlegacy.com/blog/monolithic-application Where you can find me: My Gen AI Architecture Course on GoCloudCareers: www.gocloudarchitects.com/generative-ai-architect-… My InfoWorld Blog: www.infoworld.com/author/David-Linthicum/ Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidlinthicum/ Follow me in X/Twitter: twitter.com/davidlinthicum My LinkedIn learning courses: www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/david-linthi… My latest book: www.amazon.com/Insiders-Guide-Cloud-Computing/dp/0… Video sponsorship opportunities: Email me at [email protected] Talking points: Death of Microservices? I. Introduction. 00:59 II. Background of Microservices Architecture. 03:32 Monolithic architecture is an architecture used in the process of creating applications where all the components to build applications become a single unit. Microservices architecture offers significant benefits, including modularity, allowing easier development and maintenance since services handle specific functions. It enables independent scaling, so resources are used efficiently, and services can be updated or deployed without affecting the entire application. B. Advantages of microservices: 1. Modularity allows for specialized functions and independent updates. 2. Scalability permits individual services to grow without impacting others. C. Challenges of microservices: 1. Increased complexity in service orchestration and management. 2. Potential for high costs due to numerous small services and inter-service communication. IV. Analyzing the Trend: Why Microservices May Be on the Decline. 13:36 V. The Case Against Microservices. 16:34 VI. Lessons our Microservices experiences thus far. 19:22 VII. Conclusion. 21:07

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