Bootstrapping Microservices • Ashley Davis & Damian Maclennan

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club. http://gotopia.tech/bookclub Read the full transcription of the interview here: https://gotopia.tech/episodes/322 Ashley Davis - Author of "Bootstrapping Microservices" & Principal Software Engineer at Autodesk Damian Maclennan - Technologist, Software Architect, Trainer, Developer & Consultant CTO at Stack Mechanics RESOURCES Ashley https://x.com/codecapers https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleydavis75 https://www.codecapers.com.au Damian https://damianm.com https://mastodon.social/@damianm https://bsky.app/profile/damianm.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianmaclennan https://instagram.com/damianmaclennan https://twitter.com/DamianM Links https://bootstrapping-microservices.com https://rapidfullstackdevelopment.com DESCRIPTION Damian Maclennan, a software architecture and trainer, engages with Ashley Davis, author of “Bootstrapping Microservices", discussing the evolution and practical applications of microservices. With over 25 years of experience as a developer, Ashley shares insights into his career and what inspired him to write the book’s second edition, emphasizing the importance of context in choosing the right architecture—be it microservices or monolithic systems—through examples like AI model processing and data security. They explore how industry trends, feedback, and advancements in tools have shaped the book, making complex concepts more accessible. Ashley and Damian highlight microservices' flexibility in system design, allowing for the gradual evolution and replacement of components, which helps manage technical debt and adapt to newer technologies. They emphasize that microservices facilitate smaller, focused teams that can independently manage and scale components, enhancing overall agility. However, they also caution against potential pitfalls, such as unnecessary complexity and improper implementation, which can undermine the advantages of microservices. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Ashley Davis • Bootstrapping Microservices • https://amzn.to/3X8ccTc Sarah Wells • Enabling Microservice Success • https://amzn.to/4aa8xrv Sam Newman • Monolith to Microservices • https://amzn.to/2Nml96E Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/gotocon.com) Twitter (https://twitter.com/GOTOcon) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/goto_con) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/goto-) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GOTOConferences) CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech (https://gotopia.tech) SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL (https://www.youtube.com/user/GotoConferences/?sub_confirmation=1) - new videos posted daily!