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Choosing the best architecture for your software

Steve Yonkeu on February 13, 2024

In a world where we encounter rapid evolving technology in software development, one of the most critical phases is selecting the appropriate archi...
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Maciej Wakuła

What about serverless+hybrid cloud, microservices +macroservices(monoliths), client+server+events, and everything working together on an multi-layered system? There is not a single choice - sometimes you mix them.

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Steve Yonkeu

That's a great point! You're absolutely right that in large and complex systems, a single architectural pattern rarely suffices. Mixing and matching different approaches based on specific needs is often the most effective strategy. Here's how your additional points tie into the overall discussion:

  • Serverless + Hybrid Cloud:
    Serverless functions can be a great fit for handling specific tasks within a larger system, especially for event-driven scenarios or microservices that only need to run temporarily. Hybrid cloud deployments allow leveraging both public and private cloud resources depending on cost, security, and control requirements.

  • Microservices + Macroservices (Monolithes):
    Not all functionalities within a system require the granular independence of microservices. It can be efficient to maintain certain tightly coupled features as a monolith (macroservice) for simpler management and data consistency. Microservices are best suited for loosely coupled functionalities with independent scaling and development needs.

  • Client + Server + Events:
    Client-server architecture remains fundamental for user interaction and data exchange, while event-driven communication between system components enhances reactivity and scalability. The combination enables both traditional user interfaces and sophisticated real-time interaction.

  • Multi-layered System:
    Layering your architecture helps organize functionalities and promotes maintainability. You can have presentation, business logic, data access, and event processing layers, each potentially utilizing different architectural patterns within them (e.g., serverless functions in the eventing layer, microservices in the business logic layer).

So in summary, get your own texture and combination for the right architecture which suits your use case.