Monolithic Programming
Monolithic programming is a software development approach where an application is built as a single, unified codebase with tightly coupled components that share resources and run as one process. It contrasts with modular or distributed architectures, often resulting in large, complex systems where changes can impact the entire application. This methodology was historically common before the rise of microservices and other modern architectural patterns.
Developers should learn monolithic programming to understand legacy systems, build simple or small-scale applications quickly, and grasp foundational software architecture concepts. It is useful for projects with limited scope, where the overhead of distributed systems is unnecessary, or when maintaining existing monolithic codebases in industries like finance or government. However, it is generally less favored for large, scalable applications due to challenges in maintenance and deployment.