Refactoring Applications with AWS Migration Hub Refactor Spaces

Transitioning a legacy monolithic application to a modern microservices architecture can feel overwhelming and risky. AWS Migration Hub Refactor Spaces simplifies this process by helping you set up the infrastructure needed for incremental refactoring without disrupting existing traffic. This text-only course guides you through the foundational concepts and practical steps of application refactoring. You will learn how to reduce the complexity of evolving legacy systems by establishing routing control, managing traffic splits, and applying modern architectural patterns systematically. What you'll learn: 1. Understand the core concepts of application refactoring and the Strangler Fig pattern. 2. Configure AWS Migration Hub Refactor Spaces to create secure refactor environments. 3. Route traffic dynamically between legacy monoliths and new microservices. 4. Apply basic Infrastructure as Code principles to model your refactoring environments. 5. Integrate modern observability and security practices during active migration phases. 6. Practice designing a step-by-step migration path through written scenario analyses. Starting with key definitions and architectural fundamentals, this course walks you through real-world scenarios and configuration patterns. You will read detailed explanations of routing mechanics and learn how to plan migrations with minimal downtime. This course is designed for beginner cloud architects, developers, and DevOps professionals who want to learn application modernization. No prior migration experience is required. Start reading today to master the fundamentals of modern application refactoring.