Microservices - Migration from Monolith
Which principle should primarily guide the definition of microservice boundaries to ensure clear ownership?
Which principle should primarily guide the definition of microservice boundaries to ensure clear ownership?
easy📝 Conceptual Q3 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand business capabilities
Microservices should be designed around distinct business capabilities to ensure clear ownership and autonomy.Step 2: Avoid technical or team size constraints
Boundaries should not be defined by technical artifacts like database grouping or team size, as these can lead to tight coupling or unclear responsibilities.Final Answer:
Aligning boundaries with distinct business capabilities -> Option BQuick Check:
Business capability alignment ensures clear service ownership [OK]
Quick Trick: Define boundaries by business capabilities, not technical details [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Grouping services by database schema rather than business function
- Combining unrelated features to minimize service count
- Using team size as the main factor for boundaries
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