Architecture

Database migrations gone wrong. You deploy a new feature in your app and suddenly half of it breaks. You start digging through your logs and realize it’s a database schema change that’s causing all the issues. Now you’re scrambling, wondering if you can roll back your code changes. Nope, the damage is done. You have to roll forward and fix everything as fast as possible. This whole mess could be managed better if you handle your database migration correctly and understand that backwards compatibility is key. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content on Software Architecture… Read More »Database Migration Strategies

I want to talk about something that might sound like a contradiction in terms: the serverless monolith. If you’re scratching your head right now, thinking, “Wait, that makes no sense, serverless is for microservices!” then stick with me. I’m going to clear up one of the biggest misconceptions out there and explain why a serverless monolith is actually a valid strategy for building applications. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content accompanying my posts, including this video showing everything in this post. What Is a Monolith Anyway? When most people think about a monolith for a… Read More »You DON’T Need Microservices for Serverless! 

When you need to scale your API, one of the first things developers often think about is, “Let’s just add a cache.” If API Caching were that simple. Adding caching introduces a whole new set of problems that you need to consider carefully to be successful with your caching strategy. In this article, I want to walk you through some key points and trade-offs based on my experience, so you can make informed decisions about caching in your APIs. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content accompanying my posts, including this video showing everything in this… Read More »API Caching Done Right