Monolith vs Microservices: Kenapa Sebaiknya Mulai dari Monolith?

Monolith and microservices are two common software architectures. A monolith is a single, unified application, while microservices break an application into small, independent services. Microservices are attractive for their scalability and flexibility, often adopted by large companies. However, they introduce significant complexity in orchestration, monitoring, and inter-service communication. For early-stage projects, starting with a monolith is often more practical. Monoliths allow for faster idea validation because development is streamlined. They are also easier for small teams to manage, as all code is in one place. From an infrastructure perspective, monoliths are cheaper, requiring fewer resources initially. The ability to refactor to microservices later is a key advantage if the product grows. Microservices are not inherently bad; they are ideal for very large applications or complex integrations. The author advocates for starting with a monolith, emphasizing simplicity, speed, and cost-effectiveness. This approach allows projects to focus on achieving product-market fit before tackling the complexities of microservices.