moduulimonoliittia

Moduulimonoliitti is a term that describes a software architecture that combines aspects of both modular monoliths and microservices. It is not a widely recognized or established architectural pattern within the software development community. The concept likely arises from attempts to find a middle ground between the simplicity of a monolith and the scalability and independent deployability of microservices.

In a modular monolith, the application is developed as a single deployable unit, but internally it is divided into distinct modules with well-defined interfaces. This allows for better organization and maintainability compared to a traditional, tightly coupled monolith. The "moduulimonoliitti" concept might suggest a further refinement of this modularity, perhaps with an increased emphasis on independent development and testing of modules, even if they are deployed together.

The potential benefits of such an approach could include improved code organization, easier refactoring within modules, and a smoother path towards eventual decomposition into microservices if the need arises. However, without a clear definition or widespread adoption, the precise characteristics and advantages of a "moduulimonoliitti" remain speculative. It could also be interpreted as a stepping stone architecture, allowing teams to benefit from modularity while deferring the complexities of a full microservices implementation.