23-11-2024, 10:10 AM
(23-11-2024, 09:42 AM)Thomas Wrote: Recently I faced a problem: I needed to convert a small Java application into a scalable one, so that it could withstand the increased load. I started to think how to optimize the architecture and immediately realized that my old approaches would not work here. The story is funny - the load grew because the project "for friends" suddenly attracted the interest of a local business. I decided to implement microservices, but in the process I ran into a bunch of questions. Can anyone share their experience on how best to approach designing such systems? How to minimize risks and accommodate future growth?
There was a similar situation when I was working on a project for e-commerce. At the first stages, the load was stable, but then the peak seasons started, and the application simply "went down". I realized that the key thing is to choose the right architecture and consider scalability from the very beginning. Microservices are a great solution, especially if you use containerization like Docker. It's also important to choose the right monitoring tools to see where bottlenecks occur. If you are interested, you can read more about it here: Professional Java app development. It describes approaches that will help you avoid problems at the start and save time in the future.