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This is the seventh post in a series of seven about Application Modernization. In today’s post, we will discuss the advantages leveraging microservices in your application modernization strategy.

Microservices architecture is an approach to building software applications that involves breaking down the application into a collection of small, independent services that can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently. Here are some of the advantages of microservices:

• Scalability and Flexibility: Microservices allow each component of an application to be scaled independently based on its demand, making it easier to handle sudden spikes in traffic. This approach also makes it easier to add new features or modify existing ones without disrupting the entire application.

• Fault Isolation: In a monolithic application, a single bug or error can bring down the entire system. With microservices, each service operates independently, making it easier to isolate and address issues without affecting the rest of the application.

• Technology Diversity: Microservices can be developed using different programming languages and technologies, allowing developers to choose the best tool for each specific task. This flexibility enables developers to use the latest technologies and best practices in each service, leading to more efficient and effective development.

• Faster Deployment: Microservices can be deployed and updated independently, making it easier to release new features or fixes to the application without having to redeploy the entire system. This results in faster and more frequent releases, which can lead to a better user experience and increased user engagement.

• Improved Resilience: With microservices, each service is developed and deployed independently, making it easier to recover from failures or disasters. If one service fails, the rest of the application can continue to function, minimizing the impact on users.

• Easier Testing and Maintenance: Microservices can be tested and maintained independently, making it easier to ensure the quality and reliability of each service. This also makes it easier to update or modify individual services without affecting the rest of the application.

In conclusion, microservices architecture offers several advantages, including scalability and flexibility, fault isolation, technology diversity, faster deployment, improved resilience, and easier testing and maintenance. These benefits have made microservices a popular choice for modern application development, particularly for large, complex applications.

If you are considering embarking on an Application Modernization or microservices initiative, Invero is here to help you to navigate the process and manage these risks for you as you embark on your application modernization journey.  Through years of experience developing cloud native applications, refactoring and replatforming legacy applications, Invero has a track record of knowing how to navigate the risks and deliver a modernized application for its clients in a secure and cost effective manner. 

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