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Microservices Aren't the Goal: What we Check Before Splitting a Monolith

Microservices Aren't the Goal: What we Check Before Splitting a Monolith

Jan 20, 2025 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
Most "we should move to microservices" conversations start as architecture debates, but they're almost always driven by operational pain. Releases feel fragile. Incidents take longer to diagnose. Scaling one busy area means scaling everything. Coordination costs grow faster than the product. Over time, we've learned to treat microservices as a tool that you pick to remove a specific constraint, not as a badge of maturity. The most useful starting question is blunt: what outcome is the current architecture blocking today, and is distribution really the cheapest way to unlock it?
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Node.js Worker Threads Explained (Without the Headache)

Jan 17, 2025 By Prathamesh Sonpatki In Last9
Node.js has gained popularity for its event-driven, non-blocking I/O model, which excels at handling multiple tasks simultaneously. However, despite its single-threaded nature, Node.js faces limitations when it comes to CPU-intensive tasks. Worker threads provide a solution to this challenge. In this guide, we’ll explore what worker threads are, how they work, and how to use them effectively in your Node.js applications.
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Cloudcraft: A Simple Tool for Cloud Architecture Design

Jan 16, 2025 By Anjali Udasi In Last9
Cloudcraft is a tool that lets cloud architects design and visualize cloud infrastructure. It acts as a digital canvas, helping you map out everything from simple diagrams to complex systems. If you’re working on a project plan or brainstorming ideas, Cloudcraft makes it easier to see how all the pieces come together. In this post, we’ll talk about what makes Cloudcraft useful for cloud professionals and how to get the most out of it.
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CloudWatch Metrics: Key Features, Working & Cost Management

Jan 16, 2025 By Anjali Udasi In Last9
When it comes to monitoring and managing applications and infrastructure on AWS, CloudWatch Metrics is your best friend. CloudWatch helps you track key metrics in real time, providing the data you need to maintain system performance, troubleshoot issues, and gain deeper insights into your environment. But like most things in AWS, it can take some getting used to. To help you make the most of CloudWatch Metrics, we've put together this comprehensive guide.
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How to Set Up and Manage Cron Jobs in Node.js: Step-by-Step Guide

Jan 15, 2025 By Ujjwal Goyal In Last9
Cron jobs are an essential tool for automating repetitive tasks in backend development. Whether you're running scheduled tasks like sending out emails, cleaning up databases, or performing regular backups, a cron job in Node.js can handle the heavy lifting. In this guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about cron jobs in Node.js, from setup to execution.
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gRPC vs HTTP vs REST: Which is Right for Your Application?

Jan 15, 2025 By Anjali Udasi In Last9
When building modern applications, choosing the right communication protocol is crucial for performance, scalability, and ease of integration. Among the most common options, gRPC, HTTP, and REST often come up in discussions, each with its strengths and weaknesses. But how do you know which one to use? Let’s break it down in this comprehensive comparison.
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The SRE Report 2025: Highlighting Critical Trends in Site Reliability Engineering

Jan 13, 2025 By Catchpoint In Catchpoint
Catchpoint's annual report reveals the rise of operational toil, the growing importance of user experience as a reliability metric, and the challenges of balancing speed and stability in a rapidly developing AI-driven landscape.
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