Distributed application architecture

Get yourself ready for distributed application architecture management. This section examines both the existing and emerging tools and practices that orbit the world of distributed development and deployment approaches like microservices. Our experts explore the characteristics of a distributed system, provide advice to keep components integrated and more.

November 25, 2020 25 Nov'20
New Agile 2 development aims to plug gaps, complement DevOps

The new Agile 2 initiative aims to address problems with the original Agile Manifesto and give greater voice to developers who are disenfranchised in existing Agile environments.
May 28, 2020 28 May'20
Quarkus goes GA, gains Red Hat Runtimes support

With Quarkus, Red Hat targets the popular Spring Boot framework to help developers use Java as a first-class language to build microservices and container-based applications.
January 09, 2020 09 Jan'20
GraphQL vs. REST choice steers microservices development

GraphQL vs. REST: That is the question as teams tackle microservices architecture design, and at Pantheon, the choice came with both business boons and technical debt.
November 05, 2019 05 Nov'19
What should we make of ESB architecture in a distributed world?

Did microservices really kill the ESB? Or could it be that the push to asynchronous communication only makes application architects need centralized management more than ever?

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

How to master microservices data architecture design

Microservices have data management needs unlike any other application architecture today. You'll need the right set of knowledge, mechanisms and design principles to succeed. Continue Reading
Understanding the modular monolith and its ideal use cases

While it isn't always the right fit, a modular monolith can often provide a happy medium between the simplicity of a traditional monolith and the complexity of microservices. Continue Reading
A basic overview of micro front ends

Microservices enable independent app-dev teams, asynchronous app updates and precise troubleshooting. If these benefits sound good for your UI, consider a micro front end. Continue Reading

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

MVC vs. MVVM: 2 architecture patterns for modularity

Both the MVC and MVVM design patterns separate front-end and back-end application components, but each one has unique methods of interface manipulation and abstraction. Continue Reading
Learn the benefits of microservices orchestration

Orchestration plays a vital role in a microservices architecture, especially when it comes to communication, workload management and architecture readability. Continue Reading
Refactor vs. rewrite: Deciding what to do with problem software

At some point, all developers must decide whether to refactor code or rewrite it. Base this choice on factors such as architectural soundness, time, money and goals. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Styles, protocols and methods of microservices communication

As application architectures grow in complexity, messaging must become a priority. Review the two types of microservices communication and the primary protocols involved. Continue Reading
Decomposing a monolithic database for microservices

When breaking up a monolith, it's critical to decompose your database alongside your new distributed services. We explore how to do this and avoid creating a distributed monolith. Continue Reading
Navigate service discovery in a microservices architecture

Microservices move rapidly, making streamlined service discovery a must. Learn more about the specific types of discovery approaches and how to determine a strategy. Continue Reading

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

The vicious cycle of circular dependencies in microservices

Modular design is impossible so long as circular dependencies lurk in your architecture. So how can you break problematic coupling between otherwise-independent components? Continue Reading
4 microservices antipatterns that ruin migration

A migration to microservices can quickly lead to a chaotic heap of overly-coupled modules and fragile code. Here are the most critical microservices antipatterns to avoid. Continue Reading
Fight microservices complexity with low-code development

Software developers are in a constant battle with complexity. Microservices hold promise as ready-to-assemble app components, but low-code development might be a better approach. Continue Reading