Peter Meth is joining us in April to present his experience with microservices architecture. Peter is presenting next month at PHP[TEK], and this language-agnostic discussion will be a great opportunity to learn and provide some feedback in advance of the conference. Peter is an experienced speaker and Software Architect at Givelify. See more information about his presentation below.
As usual, a big thank you to Vehikl for sponsoring this month's event! There will be pizza and beverages for all who attend. Please RSVP so we have accurate numbers for the food order.
Join us on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Doors open at 6:30 PM EST. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Location: Vehikl - Fibernetics building
Free parking available
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Transitioning from a monolithic application to a microservices architecture can be a game-changer, unlocking greater scalability, flexibility, and resilience. This session will explore not only the technical steps but also the transformative impact on team dynamics. By decentralizing services, teams can work more autonomously, fostering faster development cycles and greater ownership. Drawing on over 20 years of software experience, I’ll cover essential elements of microservices—from decomposition and data management to deployment strategies. We’ll examine real-world examples, common pitfalls, and effective solutions to equip JavaScript developers with the tools and strategies needed to confidently transition to microservices.
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Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the core technical and team-dynamic benefits of microservices architecture in a JavaScript ecosystem
- Techniques for decomposing a monolithic application into manageable services, leading to more focused team ownership and accountability
- Best practices for inter-service communication, data consistency, and monitoring to enable smoother team collaboration
- Insights on avoiding common microservices pitfalls, like over-engineering and tight coupling, to keep teams aligned and efficient
