Microservices Are Not Worth the Trouble

Explore the controversial perspective on microservices in this thought-provoking conference talk. Delve into the inherent complexity of systems and how microservices may simply redistribute rather than reduce it. Examine the trade-offs between component simplification and increased orchestration complexity. Learn from real-world experiences across three large microservices projects, each employing different orchestration approaches. Understand the challenges developers face when dealing with asynchronous messaging in microservices architectures. Critically evaluate whether the benefits of microservices outweigh the added complexity and required skill set. Gain insights into key considerations and potential pitfalls before adopting a microservices architecture for your projects.

Microservices are not worth the trouble? by James Birnie