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Hey everyone,

I’m currently working on a project where we need to integrate microservices into an existing monolithic system. The legacy system is built using [insert technology stack here], and we’re trying to avoid a full rewrite for now. We want to gradually transition some parts of the functionality to microservices while maintaining the overall stability of the monolith.

Here’s my ragdoll hit main concern:
What are the best practices for ensuring smooth communication between these two architectures (microservices and monolith)? Specifically:

How do you manage data consistency across both systems?

Any strategies for minimizing downtime or disruptions during the integration process?

What tools or patterns (e.g., API gateways, service meshes) have you found useful in a hybrid setup like this?

If anyone has any experience with incremental migration strategies, I'd love to hear how you handled the process.

Would really appreciate any insights or lessons learned from your experiences!

Thanks in advance!