When people talk about modern software architecture, we often jump straight to microservices, serverless, or distributed systems. But many applications still live happily in monolithic structures—and with good reason. That said, there's a refined version of the monolith emerging as a serious contender: the modular monolith. In this article, we’ll break down the key differences between monoliths and modular monoliths, why modular monoliths are gaining traction in 2025, and when to choose one over the other.

Apr 15, 2025 - 07:42
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When people talk about modern software architecture, we often jump straight to microservices, serverless, or distributed systems. But many applications still live happily in monolithic structures—and with good reason. That said, there's a refined version of the monolith emerging as a serious contender: the modular monolith.

In this article, we’ll break down the key differences between monoliths and modular monoliths, why modular monoliths are gaining traction in 2025, and when to choose one over the other.