Mastering Microservices

Microservices has emerged as both a popular and powerful architecture, yet the promised benefits overwhelmingly fail to materialize. Industry analyst, Gartner, estimates that “More than 90% of organizations who try to adopt microservices will fail…” If you hope to be part of that successful 10%, read on…

Why is the failure rate so high?

Succeeding with microservices requires optimizing for organization-level goals with all teams “rowing in the same direction” which is easier said than done. While the microservices architecture may have been well-defined at some point in history, today the word “microservices” is used as an umbrella to refer to a vast and diverse set of coarse-to-fine grained distributed systems. In short, thanks to the phenomenon of semantic diffusion, the term “microservices” means many different things to many different people.

The promised benefits of microservices (e.g. extremely high agility, scalability, elasticity, deployability, testability, evolvability, etc.) are achieved through a highly contextual hyper-optimization of both the logical architecture of the system as well as optimization of technical practices, tooling, and the organization itself. Operating based on someone else's reference architecture (optimized for their problem space, not yours) or attempting to apply the architectural topology without the necessary team and process maturity is often just laying the foundation for yet another microservice mega disaster.

There simply is no one-sized-fits-all approach to component granularity, optimal inter-service communication, data granularity, data replication and aggregation, minimizing or managing distributed transactions, asynchronous event orchestration or choreography, technology and platform selection/management, along with so many more decisions that are highly contextual. In short, adopting this architecture requires correctly making hundreds of decisions on a path that is fraught with traps and landmines. This is one of the hardest architectures to execute well. In markets with ever-increasing competitiveness, slow and costly trial-and-error is untenable.

Mastering Microservices

Mastering microservices requires that architects and developers understand the numerous tradeoffs (and their consequences) to arrive at an architecture that is both in-reach of the development teams and organization as well as capable of delivering the promised (and often necessary) -illities. This requires deep understanding of the terrain the architect will be exploring, extensive hands-on practice, and the latest tools, patterns, and practices; all of which this workshop is designed to deliver.

If you or your organization hopes to venture down this path, or if you already have but the organization and system is struggling to deliver necessary -illities, or if you just want to have a better understanding of the complex yet powerful architecture category; this workshop is for you.

To maximize your learning experience, seats are very limited. Register today for this live, hands-on, three-day workshop!

About Michael Carducci

Michael Carducci is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience, an author, and an internationally recognized speaker, blending expertise in software architecture with the artistry of magic and mentalism. His upcoming book, “Mastering Software Architecture,” reflects his deep understanding of the multifaceted challenges of building resilient, effective software systems and high-performing teams. Michael's career spans roles from individual contributor to CTO, with a particular focus on strategic enterprise architecture and digital transformation.

As a magician and mentalist, Michael has captivated audiences in dozens of countries, applying the same creativity and problem-solving skills that define his technology career. He excels in transforming complex technical concepts into engaging narratives, making him a sought-after speaker, trainer, and emcee for internal and tech events worldwide.

In his consulting work, Michael adopts a holistic approach to software architecture, ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational realities. He empowers teams, bridges tactical and strategic objectives, and guides organizations through transformative changes, always aiming to create sustainable, adaptable solutions.

Michael's unique blend of technical acumen and performative talent makes him an unparalleled force in both the tech and entertainment industries, driven by a passion for continuous learning and a commitment to excellence.

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