This Architecture Decision Record (ADR) documents a decision made regarding the architecture of our project. It aims to provide a clear understanding of the decision, the reasoning behind it, and the consequences.

Decision

We have decided to use a microservices architecture for our project.

Rationale

  1. Scalability: Microservices allow us to scale individual components independently, which is essential for handling varying loads and ensuring high availability.
  2. Maintainability: By breaking down the application into smaller, manageable services, it becomes easier to maintain and update specific parts of the system without affecting the entire application.
  3. Technology Agnostic: Microservices enable us to use different technologies for different services, which is beneficial for teams with diverse skill sets.

Consequences

  1. Complexity: With more services, the overall complexity of the system increases. We need to ensure proper communication and coordination between services.
  2. Increased Development Effort: Developing, deploying, and maintaining microservices require additional effort compared to a monolithic architecture.
  3. Data Consistency: Ensuring data consistency across services can be challenging and needs to be carefully managed.

References

For more information on microservices architecture, you can refer to the following resources:

Microservices Architecture