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Compare the four major software architecture patterns — pros, cons, and which scenarios each one fits best.

Monolith

A single, unified codebase and deployment unit handling all application concerns.

Pros
  • Simple to develop, test, and deploy initially
  • Easier debugging — one codebase, one log stream
  • Lower operational overhead — one thing to run
  • Straightforward transactions across features
Cons
  • Harder to scale individual components
  • Full redeploy needed for any change
  • Codebase can become unwieldy as it grows
  • Tech stack is locked in application-wide
Best For

Small teams, early-stage products, and systems with tightly coupled business logic where speed to market matters more than independent scaling.

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