Monolithic and Microservices Architectural Concepts

Monolithic Architectural Concept

Let’s think of a toy building block set, like the ones you might have played with as a kid. Imagine you’re building a castle using a single, large block that represents the entire structure — walls, towers, gates, and everything else. This big block is your “castle,” and it’s solid; you can’t change a part of it without modifying the whole thing. If you decide you want a bigger gate or an extra tower, you have to reshape or replace the entire block. This big block is like a monolithic…