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Article: From Microservices to Agents: The Next Evolution of Distributed Systems

By Mallika Rao · InfoQ · Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:00 (1h ago) · Original article ↗

The article examines the transition from microservices to agentic AI architecture in distributed systems. Microservices allow for functional decomposition, while agentic systems focus on decision decomposition. This shift introduces new complexities in observability, reliability, and system design, highlighting the need for updated architectural patterns and practices.

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