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In that case I'd say it's unlikely you are truly embracing microservices in the manner that their evangelists intended (and don't misunderstand me, you are prob
by VBprogrammer 7y ago
In that case I'd say it's unlikely you are truly embracing microservices in the manner that their evangelists intended (and don't misunderstand me, you are probably right not to). One of the characteristics of microservices is that they are small enough that they can be completely written in a couple of weeks.
Like every other fad in technology the nuances and practicalities are lost along the way.
Now that we have all started bashing microservices can we all take a minute to reflect on what a steaming pile of shit monoliths can turn into without a huge amount of respect for the artificial boundaries and interfaces that you create.
- aschatten 7y agoWhere was it stipulated that a characteristic of a microservice is that it can be completely written in a couple of weeks?
- VBprogrammer 7y agoIf I remember correctly it's mentioned in Building Microservices - Sam Newman. I confess I don't have it on me at the moment to confirm that though.
- aschatten 7y agoThanks for the reference.
- jayd16 7y agoI've always felt the "micro" terminology just meant that a service might be that small and that's ok. I don't think of it as a requirement. I don't really read any comments recommending I break up services more than I need. Usually its a conversation about "hey sometimes its better to have n services and you should spend a little time making that easy."