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November 18, 2024 Atlanta, GA

Demystifying Micro Frontends: A Practical Guide to Modern Web Architecture

Connect Tech 2024

Breaking down monolithic web apps with micro frontends. Learn composition techniques, real-world tradeoffs, and practical strategies for modern architecture.

Micro Frontends Web Architecture Module Federation
Demystifying Micro Frontends: A Practical Guide to Modern Web Architecture

Talk Overview:

This practical session demystifies micro frontends, examining how this architectural pattern transforms complex web applications into manageable, independently deployable pieces. Moving beyond buzzwords, we’ll explore real implementation strategies, evaluate genuine tradeoffs, and help you decide if micro frontends are right for your specific situation.

Key Topics Covered:

Understanding the micro frontend architecture pattern and its core principles Breaking down monolithic frontend structures for better team autonomy Composition techniques: server-side, build-time, and client-side approaches Real-world benefits: faster deployment cycles, technology flexibility, team independence Honest challenges: integration complexity, performance overhead, tooling requirements Best practices for successful implementation and migration strategies Decision framework: evaluating fit for your project scale and team structure

What You’ll Learn:

When micro frontends solve real problems vs. adding unnecessary complexity Different architectural approaches and their specific use cases Practical patterns for routing, state management, and cross-app communication Common pitfalls and how to avoid them Evaluation criteria to determine if this pattern suits your needs

Who Should Attend:

Frontend developers, architects, and team leads managing complex web applications or exploring modernization strategies. Suitable for those with basic web development experience curious about architectural alternatives to monolithic frontends.

Level:

Intermediate - assumes familiarity with modern web development concepts

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