Micro-SaaS is being replaced by service-oriented software that focuses on private tools designed for specific tasks. These tools can outperform paid alternatives without the intention of being sold or generating recurring revenue.

Postgres can serve multiple roles, including caching, queuing, searching, and handling documents and vector embeddings. Many teams overcomplicate their architecture with unnecessary microservices and databases, leading to increased operational overhead and maintenance burdens.

LLM-assisted coding is leading to an increase in microservices, which are small, defined services that handle specific tasks. An example includes a microservice dedicated to image and video generation AI models.