The End of Microservices Discussions: A Pointless Architectural Debate

The author recounts his frustration with endless debates about microservices during an architecture review meeting. He argues that the lack of a clear definition, the detachment from business goals, and the neglect of organizational changes render these discussions unproductive. Many discussions about microservices are actually about wanting cutting-edge technology rather than solving real-world problems. The author proposes abandoning abstract discussions about microservices and focusing on concrete challenges like faster feature deployments, reduced coupling, and solving bottlenecks. Microservices only work when organizational structure and processes support them; otherwise, they just add complexity.