Rebuffing 7 Myths of the Microservices Architecture Microservices: Myths and Facts
AUGUST 20, 2018 | SUSHIL KUMAR TRIPATHI
Microservices The relevance of microservices architecture in application development cannot be undermined. Today, a large number of applications developed by industry giants like Uber, Amazon, and Netflix have microservices architecture at their core that empowers them to deliver their services to the end-user in a seamless manner
The big question remains whether or not developers and businesses are getting caught in the microservices hype! Have they been duped into buying an illusion?
Let’s dig through the facade and find out!Â
Myth #1: Microservices architecture is nondependable since it’s a far cry from the traditional monolithic application Fact: Microservices delivers the same functionality with more agility, openness, and above all, the freedom to incorporate changes as and when required. It uses a methodology specifically designed for creating applications which can be easily scaled and maintained as per requirement.
Myth #2: Monolithic applications can be easily converted to microservices Fact: In reality, converting to microservices requires rewriting of the software architecture, something which is barely achievable with a monolithic application. To sum it up, the process of adopting microservices requires both time and effort since it involves gradually building a new application consisting of microservices and running it in conjunction with your monolithic application.
Myth #3: Microservices works only for Software as a Service (SaaS) applications Fact: Although microservices provides a great way to build SaaS applications, it would be an overstatement to say that the benefits of microservices are limited to SaaS. There are numerous benefits like scalability and standardization associated with building on-premise applications using container-based microservices architectures.
Myth #4: Microservices is uncomplicated
Fact: Although the microservices approach offers many advantages in comparison to the monolithic architecture, a developer should avoid making the cardinal mistake of assuming that it is completely devoid of complexities. For example, latency problems are run-of-the-mill in case of poorlyexecuted microservices.
Myth #5: Microservices and APIs are the same thing
Fact: While APIs specify how software components should interact, microservices have a unique architectural approach to implement the services in a more efficient and scalable manner.
Microservices: Dispelling Myths and Locating Value A lot of prep work is required while planning to deploy microservices. The end-goals need to be identified and clearly communicated to the team. It would be unwise to venture into the domain of microservices architecture without proper planning.Â
By embracing microservices architecture, speed service delivery and agility will be achieved. It will also enhance collaboration across internal product and IT operations teams. What should be understood is that it takes time and practice to fully incorporate microservices.
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