The article discusses the concept of transitioning from a monolithic backend to a microservices architecture. The author explains that as an application grows and more feature teams contribute to the codebase, the components become coupled, leading to decreased productivity and increased complexity. To mitigate these issues, the author suggests splitting the backend into independently deployable services that communicate via APIs. This allows each service to be developed and operated by a small team, increasing development speed. However, there are costs and challenges associated with implementing a microservices architecture, including resource provisioning, communication complexities, and the need for standardization. The author advises starting with a monolith and transitioning to microservices when necessary.
https://robertovitillo.com/costs-of-microservices/