What are some alternatives to microservices for building scalable applications?
Microservices are not the only architecture trend, with other options including Serverless Computing, Containerisation, and Improved Monolithic Architectures.
Even though microservices have become increasingly popular, there are other options available:
Serverless Computing: Shifts the burden of infrastructure provisioning to the cloud providers and allows developers to concentrate on code only.
Containerisation: Incorporates applications and all dependencies into one container making them scalable and portable.
Improved Monolithic Architectures: Better scalability and maintainability enhanced by the modern monoliths' ability to incorporate modern modularity and support independent deployment capabilities.