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Pipes vs Microservices: A Case for Simpler Architectures
The article argues that Unix-style pipelines and functional decomposition can replace microservices in many cases. It contrasts rigid framework structures with flexible approaches like Phoenix contexts. The author advocates for linear data flows and opaque containers to reduce complexity.
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A thoughtful counterpoint to microservice orthodoxy, but the real challenge—operationalizing these patterns at scale—remains underexplored.
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