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Monoliths Aren’t Dead — Microservices Are Just Overused
In recent years, monolithic applications have often been viewed as outdated. Many developers are encouraged to break applications into microservices to improve scalability, flexibility, and deployment independence.
But here’s a hot take:
Monoliths aren’t outdated — they’ve just been overshadowed by the hype of microservices.
In this article, we’ll explore both sides of the debate: why microservices are attractive, but also why monoliths still make sense — and might actually be a better choice for many real-world projects.
Understanding the Architectures
Before we compare them, let’s define the two architectural styles.
Monolithic Architecture:
A single, unified codebase where all components — frontend, business logic, and data access — are packaged and deployed together as one unit.
Microservices Architecture:
An application design in which components are broken into smaller, independent services, each responsible for a specific function. These services communicate over network protocols like HTTP or messaging queues.
