Does coding with LLMs mean more microservices? (ben.page) AI

The author argues that LLM-assisted coding can encourage teams to split work into small, well-defined microservices because refactors inside a service are safer as long as the external contract stays the same. They also note organizational incentives—separate repos and easier access to production infrastructure—that can make microservices feel like the path of least resistance. However, they warn that this can lead to an eventual proliferation that’s harder to maintain, including operational and vendor-management issues.