HI, analysts! 👋

Let’s dive into a fundamental concept in microservices architecture: Smart Endpoints and Dumb Pipes. 👾****

These terms describe how responsibilities are divided between services and communication channels in a distributed system.

👉What are Smart Endpoints?
Smart endpoints are services or components responsible for handling core business logic. They process requests, perform computations, and make decisions.

🔹 Main role: Execute and handle business logic.
🔹 Example: A microservice that receives a request, validates data, interacts with a database, and sends back a calculated response.

Smart endpoints actively participate in processing data, including tasks like:
🔸Routing
🔸Aggregation
🔸Validation

👉What are Dumb Pipes?
Dumb pipes are communication channels designed to transmit data between endpoints without applying any processing logic. They focus purely on data transport.

🔹 Main role: Deliver messages without modifying their content.
🔹 Example: Message queues like Kafka or RabbitMQ, which move data between services.

Dumb pipes don’t interpret or alter the messages—they simply ensure reliable delivery, leaving all processing to the endpoints.
Why Use Smart Endpoints and Dumb Pipes?
✅ Scalability: Message brokers (dumb pipes) can scale independently, while services (smart endpoints) evolve without breaking communication.

✅ Flexibility: All business logic resides in endpoints, making it easier to update functionality without affecting the data transport layer.

✅ Simplified Communication: Channels remain simple and lightweight, focusing solely on message delivery.

*💡In a Nutshell:
Smart Endpoints: Process data and decide what to do with it.
Dumb Pipes: Simply transfer data between services without applying any logic. What are your experiences with implementing smart endpoints and dumb pipes? Let’s discuss in the comments! 💬*👇**

Hi, folks!👋

What if I say, being a great BA is NOT about how much you know! And, it's NOT about knowing the most about a system, operational, or business domain.😉*
*Being a great Business Analyst is about your analysis and relationship skills!

In fact, I would argue the SME (Subject Matter Experts) knowledge of your business operations and systems can hinder your success.
Knowledge is now so easy to get at, especially now with GenAI tools and access to public and internal knowledge.
What does matter as a Business Analyst:

👉Your business experience and the judgment you have when using and synthesizing knowledge.

👉Your analysis skills to elaborate and break down the aspects of the solution, analyze to prioritize what is important.

👉Your critical thinking skills to question what should NOT be done are important.

👉Your skills in working with others to get decisions made are critical.
What would you add? Share your opinion on that in comments 💬*👇***