Monolithic Applications
Monolithic applications are a traditional software architecture where all components of an application—such as the user interface, business logic, and data access layers—are tightly integrated into a single, indivisible unit. This approach typically involves a single codebase and deployment package, making it straightforward to develop, test, and deploy initially. However, as the application grows, it can become complex and difficult to scale or maintain due to its tightly coupled nature.
Developers should consider monolithic applications for small to medium-sized projects where simplicity, rapid development, and ease of deployment are priorities, such as in startups or proof-of-concept applications. This architecture is also suitable when the team is small and the application has predictable, low-traffic requirements, as it avoids the overhead of distributed systems. However, for large-scale, high-traffic, or rapidly evolving applications, alternatives like microservices may be more appropriate to enable scalability and independent updates.