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Pitfalls Developers Should Avoid When Transitioning from a Monolithic to a Distributed System

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1. Ignoring Network Latency 2. Over-Complicating Service Boundaries 3. Inconsistent Data Management 4. Neglecting Fault Tolerance 5. Insufficient Monitoring and Observability 6. Overhead from Synchronous Communication 7. Overlooking Security Requirements 8. Lack of Proper Service Discovery 9. Data Duplication and Inconsistency 10. No Strategy for Deployment and Updates 11. Underestimating Distributed Transactions Complexity 12. Inadequate … Read more

Developer Guide for Distributed Systems

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1. Understand System Architecture 2. Learn Communication Patterns 3. Data Consistency Awareness 4. Error Handling and Fault Tolerance 5. Service Discovery 6. Efficient Data Handling 7. Understand CAP Theorem Trade-offs 8. Concurrency Management 9. Message Passing and Asynchronous Processing 10. Security Practices 11. Understand Data Serialization Formats 12. Testing Distributed Systems 13. Logging and Observability … Read more

Notes for Architects in Distributed System Design

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1. Scalability Strategy 2. System Reliability and Fault Tolerance 3. CAP Theorem Considerations 4. Data Consistency Models 5. Microservices vs. Monolith 6. Inter-Service Communication 7. Data Replication and Partitioning 8. Security and Compliance 9. Performance Optimization 10. Resilience Patterns 11. Load Balancing and Traffic Distribution 12. Service Discovery and Orchestration 13. Observability and Monitoring 14. … Read more

Introduction to Event-Driven Architecture

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Overview Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) has become increasingly popular, and for good reason. It solves complex problems like non-deterministic workflows and reactive systems. New tools and cloud services have also made it more accessible. But what exactly is EDA, and when should you consider using it? Let’s explore. Core Concepts of EDA At its heart, EDA … Read more

Understanding the Microkernel Architecture

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Overview The microkernel architecture, also known as the plug-in architecture, is a flexible and extensible architecture that allows for easy addition of new features to an existing application without impacting the core functionality. Here are the most important points: In summary, the microkernel architecture is a versatile pattern for building extensible and customizable applications, especially … Read more

An Introduction to the layered architecture

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Important concepts The layered architecture is a common architectural style with several key concepts that define its structure and behavior. These concepts include: These concepts work together to provide a structured and organized approach to building applications. The layered architecture is a well-understood approach, making it a good starting point for many projects. However, it … Read more