Decoding Architectures: Monolithic vs. Microservices – Choosing the Right Approach for Your Application

Decoding Architectures: Monolithic vs. Microservices – Choosing the Right Approach for Your Application

Monolithic Architecture:

• -A single, unified software application where all components and services are interconnected and interdependent.
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• -Typically one large codebase; scaling involves replicating the entire application.
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• -Easier to deploy and debug initially but becomes more complex as the system grows.

Microservices Architecture:

• -An architectural style where the application is divided into smaller, independent services, each responsible for specific business functions.
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• -Services communicate through well-defined APIs; each service can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently.
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• -More complex to deploy and manage but offers better scalability, flexibility, and resilience by isolating failures to individual services.