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Microservices promised scalability and agility, but for many teams, they have introduced operational overhead, complex debugging, and fragmented ownership. What if there were a simpler way to achieve modularity without the distributed chaos?
This talk introduces Self-Contained Systems (SCS), an architectural style where each part of the application operates independently, complete with its own UI, business logic, and database. Unlike microservices, SCS architectures minimize cross-service dependencies while preserving the benefits of separation and autonomy.
Through practical examples from a real-world customer project built with Java and Vaadin, you will learn how SCS reduces system complexity, simplifies deployment, and restores end-to-end ownership for teams.
What You Will Learn
The key differences between Microservices and Self-Contained Systems
When SCS is a better fit for your architecture and organization
How to implement SCS using Java and Vaadin
Strategies for transitioning from distributed sprawl to maintainable independence
Who Should Attend
Developers, architects, and technical leads who want to simplify their architecture while maintaining flexibility and scalability.
