TBS Speaks: From Code to Cloud – Microservices & Containers
Welcome to the new episode of our podcast series, TBS Speaks, where we explore the modern world of software development, cloud architecture, and IT transformation.
In this episode, titled From Code to Cloud: Microservices & Containers, hosts Maria Kalendarova and Hristo Stoychev take a deep dive into two foundational concepts shaping how software is built today: microservices and containerization. Whether you’re a developer, cloud architect, or tech enthusiast, this episode delivers both high-level insights and practical examples to help you understand the shift from traditional monolithic systems to scalable cloud-native solutions.
Episode Overview
Challenging the Monolith
The conversation begins by addressing the limitations of monolithic architecture. Using a simple but powerful analogy—comparing a monolith to a single doctor trying to manage an entire hospital—the hosts illustrate how such tightly coupled systems often lead to bottlenecks in development, deployment, and scaling.
Why Microservices Matter
Through real-world examples, including Airbnb’s architecture evolution, the episode explains how breaking an application into microservices enables greater agility. Each core function—such as search, booking, messaging, or payments—becomes a standalone service, allowing teams to develop, deploy, and scale independently.
The Role of Containers
The episode also explores how technologies like Docker and Kubernetes have enabled the practical implementation of microservices. Containers provide a lightweight, consistent environment for deploying applications, while orchestration platforms like Kubernetes manage scalability, availability, and resilience.
Key Topics Discussed
- The evolution from hardware-bound monoliths to agile, cloud-native systems
- Benefits of microservices: independent scaling, fault tolerance, faster release cycles, and technology flexibility
- The importance of API gateways for efficient service communication
- Data ownership and separation across services
- When not to adopt microservices—recognizing when a monolithic system is still the better option
- Lessons from real-world projects, including trading platforms and high-traffic applications
Who This Episode Is For
This episode will be valuable for:
- Software developers and engineers exploring modern architecture patterns
- Cloud and DevOps professionals looking to enhance deployment strategies
- Technical leads and architects evaluating how to scale or decouple their systems
- Students and early-career technologists building foundational knowledge in cloud computing
- Product leaders and CTOs seeking to understand trade-offs in software architecture decisions
Additional Resources
For listeners seeking more technical depth, Hristo Toychev has written a series of blog articles that expand on the core topics discussed in the episode. Links are provided in the podcast description.
Upcoming Episodes
Future episodes of TBS Speaks will continue to explore key trends and challenges in software and cloud architecture. Topics will include serverless computing, cloud cost optimization, continuous deployment strategies, observability, and platform resilience.
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📘 Read Hristo Toychev’s blog articles for deeper technical dives
