Navigating software architecture : evaluating monolithic architectures in modern development

Abstract

The attainment and scalability of a project are substantially influenced by the architectural framework selected within the dynamic realm of software development. Monolithic architectures represent one among several architectural paradigms that have endured over time, constituting a traditional approach to software system development. However, the usefulness and significance of monolithic designs are being reassessed in light of the emergence of microservices and other contemporary architectural styles.

Within the framework of contemporary software development, this thesis offers a thorough examination of monolithic architectures. This thesis conducts a thorough analysis to look at the benefits, drawbacks, and trade-offs of monolithic architectures, taking into account factors such as deployment complexity, maintenance overhead, scalability, and development speed. In order to give the insight into when monolithic architectures might still be a good option and when alternatives might be more beneficial, the examinations of real-world case studies and industry best practices are to be done in the thesis.

In addition, this thesis approaches to modernize and evolve current monolithic systems, such as refactoring, containerization, and modularization. This thesis work is to provide software architects and developers with the information and resources it required to make wise decisions while designing and developing software systems in the fast-paced world of today. It does this by emphasizing the potential and problems that come with monolithic designs.