Microservices architecture is often perceived as a pattern primarily suited for large organizations operating at web scale. However, it is equally applicable to smaller to medium-sized applications for internal use or smaller-scale public deployments. The scalability benefits of microservices are one of the compelling reasons to consider this architectural pattern. In this presentation, we will explore the advantages and trade-offs associated with microservices. You will gain insights into the architectural patterns of microservices from a practical perspective. Real-world software development scenarios often present unique constraints; this presentation will guide you in identifying the aspects of microservices that align with your project’s requirements while ensuring compliance with the constraints. Learning objectives: * Benefits of microservices for small/medium scale deployments * Trade-offs associated with microservices * How to pragmatically apply microservice design principles for your projects

Organizations are resistant to change, but it may not be for the reasons you think. When it comes to modernizing an application, navigating corporate bureaucracy is often the largest hurdle. Coordinating across multiple departments can be cumbersome and time-consuming. Dev teams often get stuck in a cycle of “hurry up and wait”. Most talks about modernization talk about the strangler fig pattern. In this session, we will go beyond strangler fig to discuss how you can leverage technical solutions to subtly but effectively overcome bureaucratic challenges. By empowering your team to move the ball forward, get things done, and achieve as much progress as possible independently, you will have happier developers and happier stakeholders.