{"id":5423,"date":"2021-08-26T13:11:03","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T13:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/?p=5423"},"modified":"2023-03-31T13:58:06","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T13:58:06","slug":"monoliths-vs-microservices-a-guide-for-modern-e-commerce-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/blog\/monoliths-vs-microservices-a-guide-for-modern-e-commerce-brands","title":{"rendered":"Monoliths Vs Microservices: A Guide For Modern E-Commerce Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the current e-commerce environment, brands only have to blink and the goalposts move. Consumer expectations are higher than ever &#8211; and demands rapidly change as new technologies, communications channels and \u2018ways to buy\u2019 emerge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needless to say, it can leave even the savviest modern e-commerce companies scrambling to keep up. Start-ups and established e-commerce businesses alike are now thinking carefully about the software systems they have in place, and whether they are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">really<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the best option for staying ahead of the competition and enjoying long-term success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest research by Brightpearl has revealed that a whopping <\/span><b>90%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of US brands with a $5-50 million turnover are concerned that a \u2018single vendor\u2019 ERP approach to e-commerce is \u2018limiting their ability to quickly deploy better shopping experiences, keep up with customer expectations and sell more\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So is monolithic e-commerce still a good idea? Are the hordes of brands switching to microservices on to something? This guide will reveal all &#8211; and help <\/span><b>you<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> decide on the right approach for <\/span><b>your<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monoliths<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A monolith is a large system with a single code base that\u2019s usually deployed as a single unit. Most monoliths consist of four major components: a user interface, business logic, a data interface and a database.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional, monolithic e-commerce platforms were originally created for ecommerce brands that primarily reached customers via static, desktop computers. They offered (and still offer) a \u2018one size fits all\u2019 solution, allowing businesses to manage every element of the online shopping experience &#8211; from showcasing products and managing stock to processing transactions and organising shipping &#8211; on a single system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the e-commerce market was still taking off, monoliths offered businesses a simple and clear way to manage their front and back end. However, the arrival of mobile commerce &#8211; buying things over the internet using a mobile device and via apps &#8211; sparked a period of major change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leading brands across the US are now admitting that being locked into a service from an ERP vendor is holding them back.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightpearl research has shown 71% of merchants with a turnover of $5-50 million, and 52% of those bringing in more than $50 million, agree that their current ERP makes it \u2018nearly impossible to integrate new, better e-commerce technology from other vendors\u2019 at the pace they would like. It\u2019s a similar story in the UK, with half of all British firms saying the same thing.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s clear, then, that to successfully compete in the current ecommerce environment, brands must be able to flex and adapt to market trends linked with mobile technology. While monoliths were once the obvious choice for burgeoning ecommerce businesses, now brands big and small are seeking a more modern alternative.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>So how can you decide if monolithic e-commerce is right for you? Let\u2019s take a look at some pros and cons&#8230;<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pros of monoliths<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc4d<\/span><b> Simplicity.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Monolithic ecommerce software can be the simple, easy choice. With only one large system in place, there\u2019s only one system to worry about.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\ud83d\udc4d Long term legacy. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legacy ERPs and other monolithic architecture take a long time to deploy and, by design, are difficult to make changes to. This means that once a monolith is in place, it&#8217;s usually in place for the long haul. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\ud83d\udc4d Good for small start-ups. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For small and micro businesses that aren\u2019t 100% sure what they need, or for those with a simple, narrow focus that won\u2019t need to move with the times or quickly make changes, monoliths can be an attractive solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cons of monoliths<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc4e<\/span><b> Outdated.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s widely recognised in the e-commerce industry that no single vendor in the current environment can provide the best functionality for all the applications needed to successfully run a modern e-commerce business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc4e <\/span><b>Poor scalability. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monolithic architecture is notoriously inflexible and difficult to scale. It\u2019s also difficult to integrate with other tech platforms and API. Any required changes are expensive and can take many months to achieve, because they must be applied to the whole system. This makes monoliths troublesome for fast-growing businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc4e <\/span><b>Prone to problems.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> System crashes are part and parcel of running a business using a legacy ERP. The interlinked nature of monolithic architecture means one small failure can have a huge knock-on impact. It\u2019s also worth being aware that repairs to large monolithic systems can be slow and expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Monoliths could be for you if\u2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714\ufe0f You\u2019re just starting out <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714\ufe0f Rapid growth is unlikely<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714\ufe0f You don\u2019t mind long waits<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microservices<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A microservices architecture is a set of loosely coupled services that collaborate to create an operations system. Microservices are modular; they connect through API gateways to create a flexible, scalable suite of services which run independently to each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microservices has become a buzzword in recent years &#8211; but it\u2019s anything but a fad. Major players such as Netflix, eBay, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/best-amazon-inventory-management-software\">Amazon<\/a> and Spotify have switched from monolith to microservice architecture &#8211; and swathes of smaller businesses are doing the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightpearl\u2019s research revealed that more than half (52%) of US companies turning over $5-50 million, along with 41% of those with turnover of more than $50 million, believe the adoption of Application Programming Interface (API) and microservices is &#8216;much more urgent&#8217; over the next 12 months compared to the previous year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s because <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">microservice systems enable businesses to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adapt to new innovations &#8211; including mobile commerce &#8211; quickly and easily. Brands can pick and choose the best-in-breed apps and solutions that work for them, switching and adding as their business grows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>But with change always on the horizon, how can you be sure a microservice system is best for your business? Let\u2019s investigate the pros and cons\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pros of microservices<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc4d <\/span><b>Microservices mean agility.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Because the various components in a microservices system operate independently, innovations and new integrations are quick and easy. Initial implementation is much quicker compared to monoliths <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(we\u2019re talking days\/weeks as opposed to months\/years) and the systems are<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> designed to adapt and scale as businesses do &#8211; the sky\u2019s the limit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc4d <\/span><b>Better customer experiences.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Modern consumers want modern shopping experiences and the open API approach of a microservice architecture is a powerful tool for delivering positive customer experiences. As customer expectations continue to evolve, so can microservices &#8211; which means fast-growing businesses can stay ahead of the curve (and the competition).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc4d <\/span><b>Easier to maintain.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Because each component in a microservices system is run independently, faults can quickly be isolated and fixed &#8211; dramatically reducing downtime. Microservice architecture typically involves a smaller codebase, which makes it easier to scale, and far more resilient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cons of microservices<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc4e<\/span><b> It requires mindset change. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switching from a legacy ERP or other monolithic system to microservices means a new way of doing things &#8211; the right mindset is essential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc4e <\/span><b>Infrastructure change.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microservices can require changes to the wider infrastructure of a business and any monitoring tools that are used.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc4e<\/span><b> Requires technical expertise.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Managing and maintaining the various elements of a microservices system can require expertise and experience to get the best results. This can be sourced either from an in-house team or provided by a <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/brightpearl.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trusted platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><b>Microservices could be for you if\u2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714\ufe0f You run a fast-growing, ambitious brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714\ufe0f You want the tools to delight modern customers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714\ufe0f You need fast, flexible solutions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Brightpearl View<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/brightpearl.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightpearl<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a scalable, rapidly deployed retail operating system with a difference. We believe brands need &#8211; and deserve &#8211; better than a \u2018one size fits all\u2019 approach.Brightpearl offers a world class suite of built-for-retail, scalable integrations that enable modern brands to keep up with consumer demand in order to thrive today, and in the future. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/bookdemo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a free demo today<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the current e-commerce environment, brands only have to blink and the goalposts move. Consumer expectations are higher than ever &#8211; and demands rapidly change as new technologies, communications channels and \u2018ways to buy\u2019 emerge. Needless to say, it can leave even the savviest modern e-commerce companies scrambling to keep up. 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