Link Dump #210

Friday is the perfect day for the reading mood:

1. Software Architecture
   1. Breaking Down Monoliths: Strategies to Refactor Legacy into Microservices
      This article walks through the reasoning behind breaking a monolith, the strategies that work in practice, and the challenges you should expect along the way.
   2. The anvil of alignment: The value of monoliths over microservices #PickOfTheWeek
      Before dismantling your monolith for microservices, understand its crucial role in organizational alignment. We explore hidden costs, Conway's Law, and strategic insights for leaders making architectural decisions.
   3. Microservices Madness: Practical Patterns That Keep Your Services Resilient
      Is your microservice architecture a headache waiting to happen? This article cuts through the chaos with five practical resilience patterns. Learn how to use Circuit Breakers to prevent cascading failures and Bulkheads to ensure one service overload doesn't sink the entire system.
2. Software Development
   1. Build vs. Buy: What it Really Takes to Harden Your Software Supply Chain
      This article urges teams to assess what they can sustainably support over time, covering the four areas where complexity hides: continuous CVE response, automation upkeep, integration testing bottlenecks, and securing the image distribution.
   2. Speaking Many Languages in One System #PickOfTheWeek
      Ubiquitous Language only works if we respect its boundaries. Once words start shifting meaning—like customer → payer → recipient—we’re no longer in one domain but crossing into another. In my latest article, I share simple heuristics to spot these boundaries and make your software language consistent and clear.
   3. Beyond the Mess: A Complete Look at Event Storming Big Picture #PickOfTheWeek
      Big Picture Event Storming can look messy, but it’s designed to create clarity. In this series, I share how to start, manage chaos, sequence events, overcome challenges, and turn sticky walls into action. A complete guide for anyone who wants better collaboration between business and tech.
   4. Machine Learning vs Deep Learning vs Generative AI
      This article explored Machine Learning vs Deep Learning vs Generative AI, highlighting their core concepts and differences.
   5. Ask a Techspert: What is vibe coding?
      This article breaks down how this AI-powered method allows users to translate an idea into a functional design. Learn how you can improve your results by refining your prompts in a chat tool first to develop 'taste' and lead the AI process.