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Derek Comartin

Messaging Commands & Events Explained!

In service oriented architecture (including microservices) that leverage messaging, you’re going to run into both types of messages: Commands & Events. What’s the difference between Commands & Events? When should you use a command and when should use an event? YouTube Check out my YouTube channel where I post all kinds of content that accompanies my posts including this video showing everything that is in this post. What’s a Command? Commands are messages with the intent to change the state of the system. They are actions to be performed that have side effects. They may be created by an end-user… Read More »Messaging Commands & Events Explained!

Start with a Monolith, NOT Microservices

Start with a Monolith! Why? Finding boundaries is a difficult thing to do and even harder to get right. Having to define those boundaries up-front for a microservices architecture is a recipe for additional and unneeded complexity. If you develop a loosely Coupled Monolith by applying the same principles when developing Microservices, you’ll be in a better place to refactor and change your boundaries as you gain insights. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel where I post all kinds of content that accompanies my posts including this video showing everything that is in this post. Unknown Domain When starting a… Read More »Start with a Monolith, NOT Microservices

Splitting up a Monolith into Microservices

Splitting up a Monolith into Microservices is not an easy task. It can be broken apart into multiple steps. Defining boundaries and capabilities are key. Depending on how much coupling you have within your Monolith, and how you couple is a big factor in how challenging this process will be. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel where I post all kinds of content that accompanies my posts including this video showing everything that is in this post. Monolith <> Big Ball of Mud First, I believe most people have associated the term “Monolith” with a big ball of mud that… Read More »Splitting up a Monolith into Microservices