Episode 53: Cloud Infrastructure "Rewrites"

Isaac and Jeffrey discuss the topic of doing full rewrites when it comes to architecture. They explore a case where a client needed to move from a single EC2 instance to a more stable system with load-balanced instances. They discuss the parallels between rewriting code and rewriting architecture, and the challenges and risks involved. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Is it okay to do full rewrites when it comes to architecture? 03:18 Parallels between rewriting code and rewriting architecture 08:59 The challenges of big bang cutovers in architecture 13:29 Iterative approaches to architecture migration 15:13 Reducing risk and the impact of full rewrites in architecture