Modular monolith vs microservices in 2026: scale the architecture when the team needs it

invalid@example.com (Aior), Aior
Fri, 01 May 2026 00:42:13 +0000
Software Architecture

The architecture pendulum has swung​
The microservices-by-default era is over. The modular-monolith pattern has reasserted itself, and most teams in 2026 are happier with a well-structured monolith than they would be with five microservices doing the same job. The question isn't "monolith or microservices" — it's "when does the cost of distribution start paying off, and how do I avoid the worst of both".

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