The microservices approach to building applications might seem strange at first. But it has proven itself to be a better alternative to the old monolithic beasts If you’ve never used a microservices ...

In this annual report, the InfoQ editors discuss the current state of AI, ML, and data engineering and what emerging trends you as a software engineer, architect, or data scientist should watch. We ...

With microservices riding a wave of popularity, those with short memories may have overlooked the approach's striking resemblance to service-oriented architecture, which first emerged two decades ago.

As I work with chief information officers, the topic of microservices has risen in importance and curiosity. What is it? How does it differ from containers or service-oriented architecture? Is it ...

The transition from monoliths to microservices isn't easy. One of the big challenges solution architects must address is how to move existing systems into a microservices-oriented architecture without ...

If we trace a path that starts with Gutenberg’s use of moveable type to Malcom McLean’s invention of the shipping container, we start to recognize a very interesting pattern: Each new layer of ...

Caching is vital in enhancing microservices' performance and firmness. It is a technique in which data often and recently used is stored in a separate storage location for quicker retrieval from the ...

An increasing number of organizations are adopting microservices, the loosely coupled, independently deployable services that together make up an app. According to a 2020 O’Reilly survey, 77% of ...

Microservices came in with a great deal of momentum a few years ago, but now we’re seeing their drawbacks for applications on cloud platforms. A microservices architecture for application development ...

Juri Strumpflohner brings some clarity into the field of monorepos, what they are, why one might want to use one, and how to set them up to be successful in the long run. Aditi Gupta discusses the ...