In May, an article from the Amazon Prime Video architecture team reignited the debate on serverless microservices versus a monolith. The focus was on scaling challenges and costs, rather than purely on microservices. The size and granularity of services were hotly debated, with the emphasis on providing value independently. Coupling, payload handling, testability, and deployability were also crucial considerations. Eventually, the architecture should prioritize delivering value to end users through a diverse mix of services.
