"For years, distributed systems have defined how we think about backend architecture. We've learned to break apart monoliths into independently deployable services, embracing autonomy, faster feedback, and continuous change. But on the frontend, many organisations are still trapped in the same cycle we escaped on the backend: large codebases that slow teams down, coupled deployments that introduce risk, and interfaces so entangled that any change becomes an exercise in fear management."
"The rise of micro-frontends is not simply a reaction to this pain; it's part of a deeper sociotechnical evolution. The same forces that once drove backend modularisation are now reshaping the frontend. As organisations demand faster delivery, greater autonomy, and continuous modernisation, our frontend architectures must evolve in step with our teams. The distributed frontend era is here, but it's not defined by new frameworks or fancy tooling."
Micro-frontends differ from components: components optimize for standardization and reuse, while micro-frontends optimize for autonomy and flow. Micro-frontends represent a sociotechnical shift that mirrors Conway's law and requires aligning teams, processes, and architecture. Migration to micro-frontends is a continuum and should begin where team autonomy delivers the greatest value. Embracing duplication can accelerate flow and support iterative delivery instead of costly rewrites. The first micro-frontend should be an end-to-end vertical slice covering design, development, deployment, and observability to surface routing, dependency, authentication, and monitoring challenges at manageable scale.
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