I Built the Same App as a Monolith and a Modular Monolith

Summary

The transcript explores the architectural concept of modular monoliths, comparing them to traditional monolithic and microservice architectures. It describes modular monoliths as single-deployment applications composed of self-contained modules like payments, reviews, and users, which provide flexibility and potential future scalability. The key takeaway is that while modular monoliths require more upfront design work, they offer a strategic approach to building applications with clearer boundaries and easier potential future service extraction compared to traditional monoliths.