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Thoughts on AI and software development - Part 3

June 6, 2025
Black swan swimming on water

Thoughts on AI and software development - Part 2

May 16, 2025
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April 25, 2025
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(Un)coupling in distributed systems - Part 2

April 4, 2025
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March 14, 2025
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The microservices fallacy - Part 9

Moduliths

January 22, 2021 Uwe Friedrichsen

11 minute read

Scenic backyard (seen in Passau, Germany)

In this post we take a look at moduliths as an alternative to microservices.

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The microservices fallacy - Part 8

When (not) to choose microservices

January 15, 2021 Uwe Friedrichsen

5 minute read

Loschwitz bridge (Blaues Wunder) at night (Dresden, Germany)

In this post we start to make sense of what we have discussed so far – when we should use microservices, when not to use them and what to do instead.

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The microservices fallacy - Part 7

Actual reasons for microservices

January 8, 2021 Uwe Friedrichsen

10 minute read

Red glowing clouds at dusk

This post discusses actual reasons that justify the use of microservices.

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The microservices fallacy - Part 6

Debunking the technology migration fallacy

December 18, 2020 Uwe Friedrichsen

8 minute read

Toadstool on the forest soil

This post discusses the fallacy that microservices make technology changes easier.

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The microservices fallacy - Part 5

Debunking the better design fallacy

December 11, 2020 Uwe Friedrichsen

6 minute read

Mossy log on a meadow

This post discusses the widespread fallacy that microservices lead to better solution design.

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Recent Posts

Thoughts on AI and software development - Part 3

June 6, 2025
Black swan swimming on water

Thoughts on AI and software development - Part 2

May 16, 2025
(Humanized) steel crow sculptures

Thoughts on AI and software development - Part 1

April 25, 2025
Steel spider sculpture in a park

(Un)coupling in distributed systems - Part 2

April 4, 2025
A jellyfish lying on the beach

(Un)coupling in distributed systems - Part 1

March 14, 2025
Rock covered by clams
View more posts

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