This document discusses monolithic architecture and microservices architecture. It begins by defining monolithic architecture as having a single code base with multiple components/modules. It then lists advantages like being simple to develop, test, deploy and scale, as well as drawbacks like flexibility, maintenance, reliability, and scaling challenges.
Microservices architecture is presented as a solution to problems with monolithic architecture. Each microservice has a specific focus and functionality. Benefits include improved testability, loose coupling, and ability to develop, deploy and scale services independently. Challenges include increased complexity of developing, testing and operating distributed systems.
The document provides examples and discusses strategies for migrating a monolithic system to microservices, technologies