A traditional monolithic application is the opposite of microservices architecture.
It is a single software unit where all the components are interdependent.
The database of this architecture serves for the whole stack.
The development process is slow, yet simple.
In comparison with microservices, monolithic architecture doesn’t require expert knowledge and allows to build the app from scratch.However, if you aim to launch a complex application with a wide operational system, then microservices will do the work better.
Here is why:Monolithic architectureMicroservices architectureThe whole structure works for all the goalsEach unit accomplishes ONE business goalThe disaster affects the whole appIf the fault happens, it only impacts a single unit which is easy to rebuild and redeployThere is only one data model and technology for the structureFederated data allows choosing the best-suited model for each app processSlow development processDue to small teams that lead each microservice, the development is quicker and more efficientUnflexible resource allocationDepending on which service customers use the most (for example, the product listing), developers understand which unit requires more resourcesMicroservice ConsAs you are aware of the microservice benefits, let’s explore some of its drawbacks.