World Congress 2025

How to Destroy a Monolith?

July 10, 2025 12:10 – 12:40 · 30 min Stage 1
software architecture aws cloud microservices spring quarkus

What this session covers

In the ever-evolving field of Software Engineering, one pressing challenge is the modernization of the technical landscape that supports the user journey across systems. This talk will tackle the ambitious goal of decommissioning a massive monolithic system and replacing it with a state-of-the-art solution.

Attendees will gain insights into the strategic approach taken to dismantle the monolith, leveraging cloud-based technologies to build a high-performing, secure, and future-ready environment. The session will dive into key decisions and techniques, including adopting cloud-native architectures, choosing the right tech stack, and aligning development paradigms to meet modern standards. It will also cover the critical roles of team dynamics and process evolution in overcoming the complexities of such an endeavor.

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