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Monolithic Architecture

What monolithic architecture is and its advantages and disadvantages.

Software Architecture & EngineeringCreated Updated 1 min readhistorical

This is a historical learning note and may contain outdated or incomplete understanding.

1. What Is Monolithic Architecture

  • A design style that packages all functions into one container to run. One instance integrates all functions of a system. Multiple instances are invoked through load-balancing software/devices.
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2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Monolithic Architecture

  • Advantages
    • Simple development
    • Simple deployment
    • Simple testing
  • Disadvantages
    • High business coupling makes modifications complicated
    • Poor scalability

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