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However, the case for monolith architecture to make a favourable comeback based on factors such as performance and operational cost are all negated when you have multiple teams working on a single monolith. It quickly because a nightmare to manage all those code changes, and then you have manage to releases etc.
Most companies are doing microservices wrong, and it gets expensive fast.Thats not to say microservices are the inferior choice, because for most large orgs they are not.
Are we really going to see this debate pop up again, just because amazon did something?
This is a change of winds, instead of pandering to engineers companies are trying to debase us and remind us where we are in the totem pole.its not about revenues, its about power.
They are better than average technically, but their social skills fail them. Which in a paid employment situation carries a lot of weight.
I feel sorry for these guys
Going forward I can't help but feel anxious about the future of sequential. I hope you will all be given the authority to continue and innovate in the Sequential way, the way in which Daves spirit can be carried on. I have no doubt nor does anyone else in the community that you guys will kick ass. Thanks again for everything you have all done and will continue to do. Please do an AMA when you are feeling up to it. Love, J
Long term, I share the same sentiments and felt it was time to leave after a hell of a year. On reflection, that year was probably on of the best of my 30+ years on this planet.
I sometimes think of doing it all again, going into an unknown culture and winging it. You learn a lot about yourself that way. Good luck to OP whichever country he chooses!