Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article examines the journey of transforming a monolithic application into a distributed edge computing architecture, highlighting the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned during the process. The article presents an overview of the initial implementation challenges, including the distributed monolith trap, and describes the subsequent paradigm shift that led to successful adoption of edge computing principles. Through detailed examination of architectural principles, implementation strategies, and security considerations, the article demonstrates how organizations can effectively transition from traditional monolithic structures to resilient, scalable edge computing systems. The article emphasizes the importance of proper service boundaries, data gravity considerations, and location-aware microservices in achieving optimal system performance and reliability.
Author: Ravi Sastry Kadali
Language: English
Topic: IoT and Edge/Fog Computing
Subfield: Computer Networks and Communications
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4407719232