Breaking the Monolith: An 8 Step Recipe

The blog post discusses a method for transitioning from monolithic to serverless architectures using Dynatrace, a tool that allows users to "virtually" break down monolithic applications into smaller components without altering the code. The author explains how Dynatrace's Custom Service Entry Points can provide insights into dependencies, service flows, and resource consumption, which aids in identifying potential candidates for separation. By utilizing features like the Dynatrace OneAgent and CPU sampling data, developers can gather detailed information about application endpoints and their interactions, enabling informed decisions on which parts of the monolith to isolate. The post emphasizes continuous validation and the benefits of experimenting with architectural changes before actual implementation, suggesting that this approach can save time and ensure more efficient refactoring. It also highlights the usefulness of integrating Dynatrace data into CI/CD processes to automatically monitor and validate the impacts of these changes.