Lessons Learned from Migrating a Monolithic App to Microservices
Migrating from a monolithic architecture to microservices is like renovating a house while still living in it. I recently went through this process and learned some hard (and valuable) lessons along the way. If you’re planning a migration or just curious about what it takes, here are some insights and code snippets from my experience. Lesson 1: Start with a Strangler Pattern One of the biggest mistakes you can make is trying to rewrite everything at once. Instead, use the Strangler Pattern, where you slowly replace pieces of the monolith with microservices. This approach minimizes risk and allows for gradual adoption. ...