Optimizing the Mid-Size Microservice Architecture Ecosystem
Nikoloz Katsitadze, Zurab Chachava · 2024
Starting a new IT project requires careful planning, including understanding the business, analyzing data, and making smart decisions about how to build the project. While many are drawn to using microservices for their scalability, they can be complex, costly, and time-consuming. On the other hand, traditional monolithic architectures are simpler but can be hard to scale and maintain as the project grows. A good compromise is the modular monolith approach. It breaks the project into smaller parts with clear boundaries, making it easier to manage and reuse code. By using a simple communication method between these parts, called RPC-like communication, we can keep things efficient and avoid complicating the developers' work with networking details. If needed, we can later transition smoothly from a modular monolith to microservices, saving time and avoiding many bugs. Overall, choosing practical architectural approaches like modular monoliths helps keep projects straightforward while preparing them for future growth and upkeep.