Monolithic To Microservices
Decision to move from Monolith to Micro movement is not about breaking a large application into smaller components. Instead, the objective is to enhance overall agility and robustness of the system.
Just like Amazon, who transitioned from a monolithic website that hindered their expansion to a microservices architecture that allowed them to scale, OR Netflix, who migrated to microservices to handle the massive scale and rapid growth of their streaming platform, your business can also unlock similar benefits.
The only condition is that an expert team must do it.
This is where BrainStack Technologies can help you. We have the expertise and experience to guide you through this journey, from initial assessment to final successful deployment. Having done it for multiple businesses enables us to identify the right migration strategy, how to decompose your Monolith into manageable microservices, and build a robust and scalable architecture.
Why Move Away From Monolith?
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Our Service
We offer a set of services for your Monolith to microservice journey. The services are categorized into these key areas.
Strategy Consulting
We'll guide you through the strategic decisions, from understanding the fundamentals of microservices to creating a tailored migration roadmap and choosing the right technologies.
Testing
Our expert engineers will handle the hands-on work of decomposing your Monolith, designing APIs, building and deploying microservices, and integrating them with your existing systems
Microservices Training & Enablement
To enable your team to own and manage your new microservices architecture.
Support & Maintenance Services
We provide support, monitoring, and optimization services to ensure your microservices ecosystem, either developed by us or someone else, remains healthy, scalable, and resilient.
Microservices Design Development
Our expert engineers will handle the hands-on work of decomposing your Monolith, designing APIs, building and deploying microservices, and integrating them with your existing systems.
Deployment
Our microservices deployment process follows a comprehensive approach that includes deployment automation, containerization, continuous integration and delivery, and efficient scaling in order to ensure effective and managed deployment.
Which Microservice is right?
Choosing the right type of microservice is crucial for the success of your application. Here's a breakdown of factors to consider when making this decision:
Why Choose Us For This Critical Task
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Deep Expertise
- Masters of Microservices
- Cloud-Native Skillset
- Multi-Domain Exposure
- Technology Geeks
Aim for Excellence
- User is at the core
- Honest Communication
- Results-driven mindset
- Long-Term Partnership
- Ethical Practices
Requirements Phase
- Aimed at collecting requirements in detail
- Doing gap analysis
- Team finalization according to need
- Contract signing
- Dedicated teams allocated
Development Phase
- Teams managed by client
- Iterative development cycles
- Bi-weekly sprints
- Get constant feedback
- Implement feedback
Delivery Phase
- Managed by client
- Rigorous testing
- Manual and Automation
- Test performance of the product
- Deploy on preferred infrastructure
Types of Apps We Have Expertise in Migrating
01E-commerce & Retail
Online marketplaces, retail chains, direct-to-consumer brands
02Media & Entertainment
Streaming platforms, online gaming, digital publishing, music services
03Finance & Fintech
Banks, investment firms, insurance companies, payment processors
04Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, health insurance providers, telemedicine platforms
05Logistics & Transportation
Supply chain management, delivery services, ride-sharing, fleet management
06Travel & Hospitality
Online travel agencies, airlines, hotels, booking platforms
07Education & E-learning
Online courses, educational institutions, training platforms
08Government & Public Sector
Citizen services, public records management, government agencies
09Manufacturing & Industrial
Production management, inventory control, supply chain optimization
10Telecommunications
Mobile network operators, internet service providers, communication platforms
11Real Estate
Property management, real estate marketplaces, online listing platforms
12Non-profit & NGO
Mobile network operators, internet service providers, communication platforms
Migration Cycle Phases
The microservices development lifecycle is an iterative process that guides the development, deployment, and maintenance of individual microservices within a larger application. It emphasizes agility, flexibility, and continuous improvement. Here's a breakdown of the key stages:
Kick-off
- An analysis of your existing Monolith.
- Identify strengths, weaknesses, and dependencies.
- Understand business goals and expectations.
- Assess current infrastructure, tech stacks, and team skillsets.
Strategic Planning
- Define clear objectives and a customized roadmap that aligns with your business needs.
- We determine the most suitable migration strategy (incremental, strangler fig, etc.) on a case-to-case basis.
- Then, establish a realistic timeline and budget for the project.
- Evaluate risks and mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project execution.
Splitting Up The Monolith
- We carefully plan the decomposition of your Monolith into manageable microservices, ensuring clear boundaries.
- Then, we design robust APIs for seamless communication between services.
- We address data management challenges, ensuring data consistency and efficient handling of distributed transactions.
Technology finalization & Proof-of-concepts
- We help you choose the most appropriate technologies and tools for your microservices architecture.
- We consider factors like scalability, performance, and maintainability in our technology selection.
- We develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate the chosen technologies.
- We demonstrate the feasibility of the selected technologies through real-world use cases.
Agile Development & Iteration
- We leverage Agile methodologies to build and test your microservices iteratively, ensuring flexibility and rapid feedback.
- Automated CI/CD pipelines are used to speed up deployments.
- Rigorous testing is conducted at all levels (unit, integration, end-to-end) to ensure quality and reliability.
- We ensure continuous improvement by incorporating feedback and adapting to changes throughout the development process.
Deployment & Monitoring
- Your microservices will be shifted to a scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure, leveraging technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- We implement robust monitoring and observability tools to track performance, identify issues, and optimize your microservices ecosystem.
- We ensure high availability by setting up auto-scaling and load balancing across multiple cloud regions.
- We integrate continuous monitoring to proactively address performance bottlenecks and ensure the reliability of your services.
Ongoing Support & Evolution
- We provide ongoing support and maintenance to ensure the smooth operation of your microservices.
- We help you scale your architecture as your business grows and adapts to changing needs.
- We empower your team with the knowledge to maintain your applications independently.
- We continuously monitor and optimize performance to ensure long-term reliability and efficiency of your microservices.
Technology Stacks We expertise in
Reach your customers wherever they are, 24/7. We'll design and build an app that showcases your brand and makes it easy for people to find and connect with your business.
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Monolith to Microservices Migration
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- Releasing new features faster
- Scale specific components of your application as needed
- Reduce downtime and improve availability
- Use different technologies for different services
- Empower independent teams to work more efficiently
- Greater complexity: Managing a distributed system is more complex than a monolith.
- Data inconsistency: Keeping consistent data across multiple services requires expertise.
- Performance overhead: Communication between microservices can introduce overhead if not optimized.
- Upfront investment: Migration involves time, resources, and potentially new skills.
- Assess your current application to identify the best migration strategy.
- Decompose your Monolith into manageable microservices.
- Design robust APIs for seamless communication.
- Build, test, and deploy microservices using the best technologies.
- Monitor and optimize your microservices for performance.
- Mindset shift: Microservices often require a team structure, thought process, and practice change.
- Technology selections: Selecting the right tools is crucial.
- Data migration: Data movement from monolithic to a distributed system can be complex.
- Complex Testing strategy: Testing in a distributed environment requires new approaches, skills, and tools.
- The size and complexity of your application
- The chosen migration strategy
- The need for new infrastructure or tools
- The level of external support required
- Mitigate risks and overcome challenges.
- Make informed technology choices.
- Ensure a smooth and efficient migration.
- Empower your team to own and manage your new architecture.
- If your application is small and straightforward, then don't complicate it.
- If your team lacks the much-needed skills or experience, then Microservices migrations can be a pain in the long run.
- Be careful if you are tight on budget, as Migrations are resource-intensive.
- If you need a quick fix, then Microservices are not for you.
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Types of Migration Approaches
The key point is that there's no one-size-fits-all solution. The best approach depends on the application, business goals, and organizational context. On a high level, we can categorize the approaches into two sections : 1. Core Strategies: The six approaches I outlined (Incremental, Strangler Fig, Branch by Abstraction, Parallel Run, Decorating, and Big Bang) represent the core strategies. 1. Hybrid Approaches: Often, organizations combine elements of multiple strategies to create a customized migration plan that best suits their needs. For example, they might start with an incremental approach for some modules while using the strangler fig pattern for others. Therefore, it's more accurate to say there is a core set of well-established strategies with numerous possible combinations. BrainStack can help you navigate this landscape and choose the most effective migration strategy for your unique needs.
Incremental Migration
Lower risk tolerance, allows for learning and adaptationStrangler Fig Pattern
User Authentication, Shopping Cart, Payment Processing, Online Gaming, Session ManagementBranch by Abstraction
Minimizing risk when extracting complex or critical functionality.Parallel Run
Comparing performance and ensuring a smooth transition.Decorating the Monolith
Adding new functionality without altering the core monolith.Big Bang Rewrite (Least Recommended)
(Rarely) when the Monolith is beyond repair or a complete overhaul is necessary.