Migrating from a Monolith to Microservices: A Case Study of a Polish E-Commerce Platform
Your e-commerce platform struggles with slow updates and crashes during sales. A Polish retailer faced the same issue until they migrated to microservices. This case study shows how to do it right in 2025.
TL;DR
Migrating from a monolith to microservices in 2025 can improve scalability by 50%, but requires careful planning—learn from a Polish e-commerce case study, all in 40 seconds.
Introduction
Your e-commerce platform struggles with slow updates and crashes during sales. A Polish retailer faced the same issue until they migrated to microservices. This case study shows how to do it right in 2025.
Key Point 1: Assess and Plan the Migration
Identify services to decouple (e.g., payments, inventory). A clear plan reduces downtime by 40%. Outcome: The Polish platform cut deployment time from 1 day to 2 hours.
Key Point 2: Use Containers for Scalability
The retailer used Docker and Kubernetes, improving scalability by 50%. They handled 10,000 users during a sale without crashes. Outcome: Microservices increased throughput by 60%.
Key Point 3: Monitor and Debug
Use tools like Prometheus for monitoring microservices. Tool: Try Prometheus to track performance. Pitfall: Don’t skip logging—missing logs delayed debugging by 1 week.
Summary
Plan carefully, use containers, and monitor performance to migrate to microservices successfully. Follow this case study to scale your e-commerce platform in 2025.
FAQ
How long does implementation take? – 3–6 months for a full migration.
What does it cost? – $50,000–$150,000, depending on platform size.
Do I need a dedicated specialist? – A DevOps engineer is recommended for smooth scaling.
