Moduulimonoliitti

Moduulimonoliitti is a term used in software development to describe an architectural style that combines aspects of monolithic and microservices architectures. In this approach, the application is built as a single deployable unit, similar to a traditional monolith, but its internal structure is designed with clear boundaries and dependencies between modules. This allows for better organization and separation of concerns within the monolith.

The core idea behind a moduulimonoliitti is to achieve some of the benefits of microservices, such as improved maintainability and testability, without the complexities of managing a distributed system. Each module within the moduulimonoliitti can be developed, tested, and deployed independently to a certain extent, although the entire application is still deployed as a single entity. This provides a stepping stone for teams that are not yet ready or do not require a full microservices architecture.

Key characteristics include strong modularity, well-defined interfaces between modules, and often a shared codebase and deployment pipeline for the entire application. Teams can gradually refactor modules into independent microservices if the need arises later. This architectural style can be particularly beneficial for small to medium-sized applications or for teams transitioning from a traditional monolithic structure. It offers a pragmatic balance between simplicity and flexibility.