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This article examines the trade‑offs of microservice architecture, comparing it with monolithic design, and provides practical guidance on when to transition, how to assess technical and team readiness, and what risks and splitting strategies to consider.
The article warns that while microservices promise independent, scalable development, they often add unnecessary complexity for small teams, leading to duplicated effort, coordination challenges, and potential performance drawbacks if not applied judiciously.
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