Managing knowledge during infrastructure transitions is paramount for the continuity and growth of an organization. As systems evolve and microservices become more prevalent, it is essential for engineers to meticulously document their processes and for the entire engineering organization to have a cohesive understanding. Migration Guide for Engineers Start documenting after the first microservice migration and cover essential areas such as service selection, environment setup, testing strategies, deployment, and more. For the Entire Engineering Organization Create documents providing an architectural overview, detailing individual services, and offering practical usage examples. The Importance of Real-Life Examples Utilizing real code examples in documentation has several advantages, including better comprehension, maintainability, and easy discovery. The importance of microservice transitions Transitioning from a monolithic to a microservices architecture reshapes software development, allowing applications to be built as collections of independent, scalable services. This transformative shift involves: Adopting a microservices architecture requires careful planning, strategic actions, and continuous learning. This guide encapsulates the essence of a successful transition, focusing on methodical steps, knowledge management, and the integration of practical insights. By adhering to these principles and learning from prior experiences, organizations can seamlessly transition and fully harness the advantages of microservices. Learn more about surviving the transition to microservices This has been a glimpse of our comprehensive "Surviving the transition to microservices" guide where we combine our experience with expert interviews to give you the tools you need to succeed with microservices. For a deeper dive, click here to download the 24 page guide and benefit from a wealth of additional insights and practical tips.