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Evolutionary Architectural Refactoring: A Comprehensive Framework for Microservices Migration and The Maturation of Software Scholarly Standards
Veronica Swiss , Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Global Institute of Technology, United KingdomAbstract
The digital transformation of enterprise ecosystems has necessitated a fundamental shift from monolithic software architectures to distributed microservices. This article explores the multifaceted challenges of this migration, proposing a robust framework that integrates classical architectural design principles with modern AI-augmented refactoring techniques. Historically, monolithic systems provided a unified development environment, but as scale increases, these systems become bottlenecks for innovation, deployment, and reliability. Drawing upon seminal literature regarding software technology maturation and the evolution of software architecture research, this study investigates the "Microservice Premium"-the inherent complexity tax required to manage distributed systems-and evaluates strategies such as the Strangler Fig pattern, Event Sourcing, and Tolerant Reader patterns. Simultaneously, the research addresses the scholarly meta-challenge of disseminating these technical findings, synthesizing established wisdom on writing high-impact systems papers and HCI research products. By integrating AI-augmented methodologies for identifying monolith functionality refactorings, this study provides a comprehensive roadmap for architectural evolution while adhering to the rigorous standards of top-tier computer science venues. The findings suggest that successful migration depends not only on technical decomposition but also on a disciplined approach to software technology maturation, ensuring that decentralized mesh networking patterns and dependable service orchestration are systematically applied.
Keywords
Software Architecture, Microservices Migration, Monolith Refactoring, Software Technology Maturation
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