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Are Java Application Servers Dead?

Posted by Alexius Dionysius Diakogiannis on in Application Servers 1 Comment

In the past, application servers were essential for running Java applications. They provided a number of features that were necessary for complex applications, such as:

  • Dependency management
  • Transaction management
  • Security
  • Caching
  • Messaging

However, with the rise of microservices, many developers are moving away from application servers.

As a result, many developers believe that application servers are no longer necessary for microservices. However, there are still a number of reasons why application servers can be beneficial for Java applications, even in a microservices architecture. Continue reading “Are Java Application Servers Dead?” →

What are we going to do with this big heap of menhirs? The Importance of Evaluating Architecture Trends Within the Context of Your Business

Posted by Alexius Dionysius Diakogiannis on in Architecture
picture showing a roman village in Asterix with two romans discussing about what are we going to do with these menhirs

The story: Caesar has sent his top economist to Asterix’s village with a plan to get the Gauls to fight each other instead of the Romans. The economist starts buying menhirs from Obelix. Obelix becomes snooty, money-driven, and unpopular. But now the Romans have a different problem and the question arises:

What are we going to do with this big heap of menhirs?

In today’s fast-paced digital world, architecture trends can be tempting. However, following them dogmatically can be detrimental to your business in the long run. Instead, it’s crucial to evaluate architecture trends within the context of your unique needs and digital transformation goals.

A recent example of this is Amazon Prime Video’s live stream monitoring service. The team originally used a distributed microservices architecture, which caused overhead and was costly. Instead of sticking to their original approach, they made the bold decision to combine their microservices into a monolith and scale it. The result was a 90% reduction in architecture costs.
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