Modular Monolith and Microservices: Modularity is what truly matters
Summary
An in-depth guide comparing modular monoliths, constrained microservices (microliths), and full microservices. It explains that modularity and clear domain boundaries drive success more than the deployment model and provides practical strategies, tradeoffs, and patterns for 10 to 150 employee teams. The piece also touches frontend implications and how to support parallel development across teams.