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Architecture

When Should You Split a Monolith Into Services?

September 27, 2025 · 17 min read

A practical engineering guide to evaluating monolith decomposition: the 5 valid architectural drivers, distributed monolith risks, Strangler Fig pattern, and data boundaries.

Software ArchitectureMicroservicesModular MonolithDistributed Systems
Architectural comparison between Monolith, Modular Monolith, and Microservices topologies
Architecture

Monolith vs Modular Monolith vs Microservices

September 26, 2025 · 16 min read

An architectural guide comparing traditional monoliths, modular monoliths, and microservices: boundaries, consistency, Conway's law, and migration.

Software ArchitectureMicroservicesModular MonolithSystem Design