Join us for four hours of sessions focusing on the tools that are most useful when moving to a microservice style architecture. You'll learn how APIs, patterns, and Agile methods can lead to more successful migrations to microservices, ensuring you can make the move in a way that doesn't disrupt your current business. About the Software Architecture Superstream Series: This six-part series of half-day online events focuses on the hottest topics in software architecture, giving you the insights to keep pace with what's next while still accommodating legacy needs. Both seasoned software architects and those looking to break into the field will learn new skills and the latest information on the tools and technologies they need to succeed. What you'll learn-and how you can apply it Explore best practices for optimizing work for distributed systems Learn how to use the STAR method to migrate your infrastructure to a microservices platform--without interrupting your IT services Dive into the saga pattern, an approach for handling database transactions that span multiple requests Understand how to use Agile methods to implement your microservices Hear from a company that decided to ditch non-production environments--and discover whether this approach might work for you Recognize patterns for distributed systems, then use them to better understand and communicate distributed system design This Superstream is for you because... You're a senior-level developer who wants to make the move to architect. You're a practicing software architect who wants to hone your skills and learn new software architecture techniques and practices. You want to learn tips, techniques, and best practices for how to succeed with a microservices architecture. Prerequisites Have a pen and paper handy to capture notes, insights, and inspiration Recommended follow-up: Read Fundamentals of Software Architecture (book) Read Building Microservices , second edition (book) Read Building Evolutionary Architectures (book) Read Building Event-Driven Microservices (book).