The Switch To Microservices -- And Why You Might Not Succeed

snydeq writes: Using a microservices approach to application development can improve resilience and expedite time to market, but breaking apps into fine-grained services offers complications, writes Adam Bertram, in an article on the benefits and hurdles to adopting microservices. 'Microservices is on the verge of going mainstream, as 36 percent of enterprises surveyed by Nginx are currently using microservices, with another 26 percent in the research phase. But what exactly is microservices architecture, and is it right for your organization’s culture, skills, and needs? Here we take a look at seven reasons you should consider microservices for your next application development project — and five hurdles you’ll have to clear to be successful.' What cautions do you have to offer for folks considering tapping microservices for their next application?