Microservices are not a magic bullet. They're a loaded gun. 🔫
Before you break up that monolith, answer these honestly:
1. Can you deploy your monolith independently? If you can't deploy a single codebase without coordination, splitting into 20 services won't help.
2. Do you have monitoring and observability? Debugging distributed systems without proper logging/tracing is like debugging with blindfolds on.
3. Can your team handle operational complexity? Microservices = more moving parts. Are you ready for network partitions, cascading failures, and deployment orchestration?
4. Is your team structure aligned? Conway's Law: Your architecture mirrors your organization. Misaligned teams = messy boundaries.
5. Do you actually have scaling bottlenecks? Premature optimization is the root of all evil. Most apps don't need Netflix-scale architecture.
The Monolith-First Rule: Start with a well-structured monolith. Extract services only when you have: • Clear bounded contexts • Independent teams • Proven scalability needs • Strong DevOps culture
Remember: Microservices solve organizational problems, not technical ones. If your team can't build a good monolith, they definitely can't build good microservices.
Distributed systems are hard. Don't make them harder than they need to be.
Are you team ready for microservices? 🤔