Decoupling code/infrastructure is not a bad practice. As it so often turns out to be, "Microservices"/"Monoliths" mean different things to different people, and

Decoupling code/infrastructure is not a bad practice. As it so often turns out to be, "Microservices"/"Monoliths" mean different things to different people, and your mileage may vary. Difficulties may be introduced going either way. Choosing the right tool for the job is difficult, there are many variables at play. There's a lot of value to people sharing their perspectives/experience about these issues. At the same time, I think the overall discussion shouldn't be so dichotomous.