Markus Oberlehner

Articles about Architecture

The Microservices and Microfrontend Mindset: Think Decoupled

Although microservices and microfrontends have been popular choices for building modern software systems, many projects fail to reap their promised benefits. In this article, we explore why this happens and how embracing a decoupled mindset can help you get the most out of these architectures.

Embracing Simplicity: The Rule of Least Power

When it comes to coding, sometimes less is more. This concept is encapsulated in The Rule of Least Power, a principle suggesting that for any given task, we should reach for the least powerful language or tool that gets the job done...

Beware of Leaky Abstractions When Relying on Attribute Inheritance in Vue Components

In this article, we will discuss the problems associated with attribute inheritance, also known as fallthrough attributes, in Vue components and why it might be best to avoid using them. Attribute inheritance can increase the API surface of components, making it challenging to maintain and refactor them in the future...

The Best of Both Worlds: Progressive Enhanced Hybrid Applications

In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, we have seen a shift from traditional Multi-Page Applications (MPAs) to modern Single Page Applications (SPAs), each with advantages and drawbacks. To deal with those drawbacks, frameworks embracing the principles of, what I call, Progressive Enhanced Hybrid Applications (PEHAs) emerge as a new approach that addresses the individual challenges...