- Big systems can be difficult to design, build, test, debug, scale and replace, while smaller systems are easier to work with along each step of development.
- The document advocates dividing large monolithic systems into smaller, more specialized and independent components or microservices to gain benefits like improved modularity, reusability, and flexibility.
- Some ways to divide a system discussed include separating components by domain like payments, search, caching etc. and ensuring clear APIs between components.