Monolithic architecture organizes an application as a single deployable unit with all components tightly integrated. Despite microservices popularity, monoliths remain valid for many scenarios.
Key Concepts
Single deployment unit
Shared database
In-process communication
Simple deployment
Tight integration
Common Use Cases
Small to medium applications
MVP and startups
Team size constraints
Simpler operational needs
Legacy applications
Best Practices
Modular internal structure
Clear domain boundaries
Use dependency injection
Implement integration tests
Plan for future extraction
Resources
Martin Fowler: martinfowler.com
Related Skills: microservices, modular-design
1---2name: monolithic3description: Monolithic Architecture4---5# Monolithic Architecture67Monolithic architecture organizes an application as a single deployable unit with all components tightly integrated. Despite microservices popularity, monoliths remain valid for many scenarios.89## Key Concepts1011- Single deployment unit12- Shared database13- In-process communication14- Simple deployment15- Tight integration1617## Common Use Cases1819- Small to medium applications20- MVP and startups21- Team size constraints22- Simpler operational needs23- Legacy applications2425## Best Practices2627- Modular internal structure28- Clear domain boundaries29- Use dependency injection30- Implement integration tests31- Plan for future extraction3233## Resources3435- Martin Fowler: martinfowler.com36- Related Skills: microservices, modular-design
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