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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Sep 11, 2024

Single Server, Global Reach: Running a Worldwide Marketplace on Bare Metal in a Cloud-Dominated World

Jens Happe

Can a global marketplace thrive on bare-metal monoliths rather than complex microservices? Discover how Chrono24 handles 9 million users effortlessly by mastering boring technology and modular architecture.

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#1 about 4 min

Marketplace structure and scaling to millions of users

An overview of the application scale and user demographics handled by the engineering teams.

#2 about 5 min

Evaluating bare metal versus cloud computing costs

Why managing physical servers avoids the complexity and high expenses of cloud-hosted microservices.

#3 about 6 min

Guiding principles and utilizing boring technology

Employing simple architectures and proven technologies minimizes unexpected production failures and maintenance headaches.

#4 about 10 min

Bare metal architecture and in-memory caching system

Handling massive request volumes using a replicated single application server backed by an ultra-fast caching layer.

#5 about 4 min

Integrating cloud capabilities in a hybrid architecture

Leveraging external cloud solutions for image storage, dynamic scaling, and machine learning features where bare metal struggles.

#6 about 5 min

Trade-offs of a monolithic bare metal system

Balancing the low operational costs and simplicity of a monolith against its deployment rigidity and regional latency.

#7 about 3 min

Recognizing the dangers of high code entanglement

Identifying when a highly coupled monolithic code base begins slowing down future product development and increasing cognitive load.

#8 about 7 min

Balancing technical debt reduction with feature delivery

Applying continuous refactoring and the strangler fig pattern to improve code health without halting business priorities.

#9 about 9 min

Restructuring the monolith using domain-driven design

Creating a modular monolith by defining specific sub-domains and enforcing structural rules with automated architectural testing.

#10 about 2 min

Minimizing systemic complexity for long-term scalability

Continually resisting unnecessary technical complexity by relying on strict engineering conventions and simpler operational cultures.

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