Microservices vs The Distributed Monolith - Chris Riley

This talk explores the challenges of transitioning from a legacy code base to a microservice architecture, especially when the original system lacks clear boundaries, which can lead to a distributed "big ball of mud." The speaker discusses common pitfalls, such as performance issues from excessive calls between back-end APIs and the complications of dependency management during deployments. By focusing on event-driven architecture, the session highlights strategies for building scalable microservices that effectively separate concerns and improve overall application reliability.