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Software development has been changing a lot lately. Many companies, including EVD Technology, are shifting from big, complex systems (called monoliths) to a more flexible way of building software—microservices. This change brings a lot of good things, like making our systems more scalable, easier to work with, and simpler to maintain. But it's not all easy sailing; there are some challenges we've got to tackle along the way.
In a monolithic system, everything's bundled together tightly. It's like having one giant piece where all parts are connected. This setup often causes problems when we need to make things bigger, fix stuff, or put new things in.
Now, with microservices, we break that giant piece into smaller bits, kind of like building with LEGO. Each bit (or service) does its own thing and talks to others using specific rules (like APIs). This makes it easier to work on different parts independently.
- Scalability: We can grow only the parts that need to grow, not everything.
- Flexibility and Speed: It's like working on separate projects that fit together, making changes quicker.
- Safety Net: If something goes wrong in one part, it won't bring down the whole system. Think of it like having backup plans in place.
EVD Technology decided to use microservices with Next.js for a new project. Even though this approach sounded awesome, it wasn't without its bumps in the road.
The Challenge: It was tough reshaping our software from one big thing to smaller, more manageable pieces. We had to make sure everything still worked while breaking it apart.
- Taking It Step-by-Step: We didn't rush; we took small pieces and moved them bit by bit.
- Creating a New Gateway: We built a special door (an API gateway) that lets everything talk to each other nicely.
The Challenge: We had code that used a different style and a new language (TypeScript) to learn. It was like speaking a different language suddenly!
- Learning the New Way: We slowly adapted our code to this new way of doing things, kind of like learning new words in a language.
- Making Types Clear: We made sure that everything had clear definitions so everyone understood what they were dealing with.
The Challenge: Getting all our bits to talk to each other was a puzzle. Sometimes, they just didn't understand each other.
Creating Shared Rules: We made strict rules about how things should talk, making sure everyone understood each other's 'language'.
- Using Special Tools: We found tools that helped our different parts understand each other better.
- Automating the Search: We used special tools that helped our bits find each other without getting lost.
- Setting Up a Meeting Point: We created a central place (an API gateway) where all the bits could meet and talk.
The Challenge: Making sure our different bits communicated properly with each other, like good teamwork.
- Making Clear Paths: We drew out clear routes (APIs) for our bits to talk and share stuff.
- Writing Down Everything: We made sure everyone knew how to talk to each other by writing down clear rules (documentation).
Moving to microservices wasn't easy, but with these solutions, EVD Technology managed to navigate the challenges, ensuring our software works better in smaller, more manageable bits.
Switching from big systems to microservices is a big task but comes with many benefits. EVD Technology faced challenges when adopting microservices with Next.js, but by taking small steps, learning new things, and ensuring clear communication between different parts, we've made great strides toward a more efficient and adaptable system.
