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Coffee With Developers • Feb 23, 2026

How to Avoid Tech Hype Traps - Josip Stuhli

Josip Stuhli

Josip Stuhli proves you don't need microservices to scale. Discover how Sofascore handles 35 million users on bare metal by dodging tech hype and embracing simplicity.

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#1 about 4 min

Managing high-traffic infrastructure without chasing technology hype

An overview of scaling a real-time platform for millions of active users using straightforward technical solutions.

#2 about 2 min

Balancing system stability with continuous global user interactions

How continuous worldwide traffic prevents downtime and impacts basic infrastructure maintenance strategies.

#3 about 2 min

Aligning developer interests with practical business infrastructure requirements

Keeping engineering teams engaged by maintaining modern tools instead of unnecessarily replacing stable core systems.

#4 about 2 min

Running high-performance edge computing on bare metal servers

Managing specific deployment challenges by utilizing bare metal instead of standard cloud computing environments.

#5 about 2 min

Evaluating the hidden costs and false promises of microservices

Why adopting a monolithic architecture often provides better performance and lower costs than highly distributed services.

#6 about 2 min

Keeping systems straightforward to minimize performance bottlenecks at scale

How introducing a distributed architecture with a single data access point hurts scalability instead of improving it.

#7 about 3 min

Evaluating experimental technologies safely without jeopardizing application stability

The importance of testing shiny new configurations on isolated projects before integrating them into main production flows.

#8 about 2 min

Prioritizing technical trade-offs over widespread industry misconceptions

Choosing the right database and programming language based on concrete requirements rather than theoretical hype.

#9 about 5 min

Sourcing reliable technical intelligence from experienced peers and networks

How direct conversations at engineering conferences provide far better insights than generic blog posts or marketing materials.

Matching moments

1:26 min

Understanding system scale and tech hype traps

Josip Stuhli Josip Stuhli · WWC Europe 2026

3:39 min

Prioritizing simplicity over technology hype cycles

Josip Stuhli Josip Stuhli · WWC Europe 2026

2:32 min

Prioritizing thoughtful software development over immediate technology adoption

Bozidar Spirovski Bozidar Spirovski +1 · Coffee With Developers

1:58 min

Historical examples of hype in software architecture

Szymon Chmal Szymon Chmal · WWC 2024

2:36 min

Modern application stacks and real-time data requirements

Tim Faulkes · LIVE

4:27 min

Evaluating tech stack migrations driven by industry hype

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

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