Five Microservices Worst Practices
Discover the pitfalls of microservices and learn how to avoid them for successful implementation.
												Dec 25, 2019
							
												
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								Summary
										This article explores the common pitfalls organizations face when adopting microservices architecture and provides strategies for avoiding these mistakes. It emphasizes the importance of prerequisites, cultural changes, and strategic planning in successful microservices implementation. By understanding the challenges and best practices, companies can enhance agility, security, and competitiveness. Engage with this resource to learn how to effectively transition to microservices and optimize your software development processes.
									
								
								
								
								
									Takeaways
- Carefully evaluate which applications are suitable for microservices to avoid unnecessary complications.
- Ensure prerequisites like modularity and domain boundaries are established before implementing microservices.
- Focus on deployment speed rather than performance metrics to realize microservices' true benefits.
- Foster a cultural shift towards cross-functional teams to improve collaboration and service ownership.
- Start with a small project to demonstrate microservices' potential and build organizational support.
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