There's a lot of buzz around microservices, companies like Netflix, Google, Uber, and Lyft have thousands of microservices in production, but if you don't work for one of these giants, do microservices make sense for you? Using the microservices architectural pattern has a number of valuable benefits, but also adds complexity and a new set of problems. So, let's break this down so you understand what you're getting into and why. First, we'll start with what are microservices, why they are interesting, what problems they solve, and when to use them. Secondly, we'll cover how you can start realizing some of the benefits of microservices without the need to completely overhaul your solution. Join us if you're wondering what the hype is all about and are interested in diving into the world of Microservices!