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Don't microservice, do module


Looking beyond the hype and explaining why microservices should nearly become extinct.

This chart compares some random computer science terms to show their search interest over time, just to give you an idea of the relative hype: It introduces significant overhead in maintaining compatibility between different service versions, ensuring consistent communication protocols, and managing multiple deployment pipelines. As a result, the versioning aspect of microservices becomes more labor-intensive compared to a modular monolith, with increased challenges in coordination and a higher risk of errors.

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