Monolithic Architecture
A monolithic application is built as a single, unified unit. All components - UI, business logic, and data access - are tightly coupled in one codebase.
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Monolithic Architecture
Learning Objectives
- •Define monolithic architecture
- •Understand pros and cons
Lesson Outline
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Monolithic Architecture
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Advantages
- Simple Development: One codebase, one deployment
- Easy Testing: End-to-end tests are straightforward
- Low Latency: In-process calls, no network overhead
Disadvantages
- Scaling Issues: Must scale entire application
- Technology Lock-in: Hard to adopt new technologies
- Deployment Risk: Small change requires full redeploy