Tips for Failing at Microservices
Explore 10 humorous yet insightful tips for failing at microservices in this 40-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Learn from real-world experiences in both greenfield and brownfield projects, covering common pitfalls such as ignoring organizational impact, focusing solely on code, and neglecting operations and testing. Discover how to misuse event sourcing, CQRS, and cloud scaling, while adding unnecessary complexity to your projects. Gain valuable insights into the challenges of microservices architecture, including polyglot persistence, shared code management, and runtime issues. Examine the pitfalls of poor change management, dysfunctional team setups, and misaligned organizational structures. By understanding these anti-patterns, develop a deeper appreciation for the complexities of microservices implementation and the importance of holistic system design.