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Microservices vs Monoliths A Developer's Perspective
You don't need microservices. You need boundaries.
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The industry loves buzzwords. Microservices were all the rage for a while — but in practice, most teams I've worked with needed something simpler: a well-structured monolith.
Microservices introduce complexity: network latency, deployment overhead, inter-service contracts. These aren't bad — if you need them.
But most apps start simpler. And they should.
A modular monolith with clear separation of concerns, proper versioning, and layered design can scale surprisingly far.
Complexity isn't a badge of honor — it's a tradeoff.
Choose wisely.