[Hybrid] Modernize without the Madness: Transforming Monoliths to Microservices

The monolithic architecture, while providing stability and familiarity, can become a bottleneck for innovation and agility. Migrating to a microservices architecture offers numerous benefits, such as improved scalability, maintainability, and deployment speed. However, undertaking such a large-scale transformation can be daunting, often leading to project complexity and disruption.

This session presents a practical and phased approach to effectively modernize applications, while minimizing risk and ensuring business continuity. We will explore the strangler fig pattern, a proven strategy that gradually replaces monolith functionality with new microservices, effectively "strangling" the old system while keeping it operational. Through a hands-on lab, attendees will learn how to modernize a monolithic application on AWS using AWS Container and Serverless services. By the end of this session, attendees will gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to embark on their own modernization journey.