At first, designing microservices may seem simple. However, as the system and teams expand, and dependencies increase, poor design choices can have major sociotechnical consequences. It becomes challenging to correct these issues, as they are built upon sub-optimal design layers.

To avoid these problems, it is crucial to consider how consumers impact the design of microservices. Dependencies and misplaced responsibilities can be easily introduced, costly to endure, and difficult to reverse. Understanding the fundamental patterns, such as facade contexts, and BFFs, can also help in designing microservices effectively.