Architecture Digest

Jul 24, 2018 · Backend Development

Evolution of a Python Backend Architecture: From MVC to Microservices and Domain‑Driven Design

After three years of developing a HR SaaS product, the author recounts the backend’s architectural evolution—from an initial Django MVC prototype, through service splitting, to a microservices setup with Kong API gateway and custom RPC, and finally towards domain‑driven design—highlighting challenges, optimizations, and lessons learned.