Microservices Are a Tax Your Startup Probably Can’t Afford

1 · Nexo · May 5, 2025, 10:22 a.m.
Summary
Why splitting your codebase too early can quietly destroy your team’s velocity — and what to do instead. In a startup, your survival depends on how quickly you can iterate, ship features, and deliver value to end-users. This is where the foundational architecture of your startup plays a big role; additionally, things like your tech stack and choice of programming language directly affect your team’s velocity. The wrong architecture, especially premature microservices, can substantially hurt pro...