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In Defense of Microservices
Microservices have recently faced criticism for added complexity and operational overhead, but they remain a strong architectural option when applied in the right contexts. This session revisits the core value of microservices scalability, resilience, and independent deployment and shows how teams can capture those benefits while avoiding common pitfalls. Through practical examples and real-world lessons, it also compares microservices with monoliths, n-tier systems, and modular monoliths to clarify where each style fits best.
What This Session Covers
This intermediate session focuses on making architecture trade-offs explicit so teams can adopt microservices with clear intent instead of following trends.
You’ll explore:
- When microservices deliver measurable advantages in speed, scalability, and fault isolation.
- Practical techniques to reduce operational complexity and address common architecture pain points.
- Lessons from real implementations that highlight what works and what to avoid.
- Side-by-side comparisons with monolith, n-tier, and modular monolith approaches.
Practical Outcomes
By the end of the session, you should be able to:
- Identify scenarios where microservices are the right architectural choice.
- Apply strategies that mitigate complexity while preserving the benefits of microservices.
- Make more confident architectural decisions informed by business context and system constraints.