SE Radio 653: Asanka Abeysinghe on Cell-Based Architecture

Bridging Gaps

Cell-based architecture addresses significant challenges in traditional microservices, particularly in bridging gaps between architecture, development, and deployment. Asanka Abeysinghe highlights the disconnect that often occurs when architects design systems, developers build them, and operations teams deploy them, leading to inconsistencies and inefficiencies 1. He also emphasizes the need for synergy between Brownfield and Greenfield systems, ensuring that legacy systems remain functional while integrating new technologies 2.

We were looking at how we can address that by creating an architecture construct that you can take from architecture to development to deployment.

--- Asanka Abeysinghe

This approach aims to create a seamless transition across all stages of system development, enhancing overall system coherence.

   

Inner vs. Outer Architecture

Understanding the distinction between inner and outer architectures is crucial in cell-based architecture. Asanka Abeysinghe explains that inner architecture involves the business logic and capabilities within microservices, while outer architecture pertains to platform-level features like scalability and resiliency 3. This separation allows for more robust and scalable systems, as the outer architecture provides essential services that enhance microservice performance.

The inner architecture is basically the capabilities that you put inside the microservice and how you implement the business logic inside those microservices.

--- Asanka Abeysinghe

By clearly delineating these aspects, organizations can achieve greater efficiency and reliability in their systems.