In this post, I aim to illustrate the distinctions between Monolithic, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and Microservices before delving into the topic of building a microservices-based application.
| Feature |
Monolithic |
SOA |
Microservices |
| Architecture |
Single, large application |
Decentralized, modular |
Decentralized, modular |
| Development |
Monolithic development |
Decentralized development |
Decentralized development |
| Deployment |
Single deployment unit |
Multiple services, middleware |
Multiple independently deployed services |
| Dependency Management |
Tight coupling |
Loosely coupled services |
Loosely coupled services |
| Technology Stack |
Single technology stack |
Mix of technologies |
Mix of technologies |
| Testing |
Comprehensive system tests |
Unit and integration tests |
Unit and integration tests |
| Flexibility |
Limited |
Moderate |
High |
| Maintenance |
Complex and time-consuming |
Easier maintenance |
Easier maintenance |
| Fault Tolerance |
System-wide failure |
Partial system |
Isolated service failure |
Monolithic Vs Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Vs Microservices
This video would belp you to explore in more details a detailed comparison of Monolithic, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and Microservices:
