47 Microservices… for 2 Requests Per Second?!

A lead architect is itching to carve a rock-solid monolith into 47 tiny microservices—even though the app barely registers 2 requests per second. A lively r/softwarearchitecture thread questions whether splitting is really about scaling or just chasing the latest architectural fad.

The discussion highlights that organizational boundaries, team autonomy and future flexibility often drive microservices more than raw performance. Prematurely fracturing your codebase can add needless complexity and overhead, so it’s crucial to weigh real value against the buzz.

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