Monorepo vs Multi Repo

Developers should use a monorepo when working on interconnected projects that share common code, such as microservices, frontend and backend applications, or libraries with tight integration meets developers should use multi repo when building modular systems, microservices architectures, or when different teams need autonomy over their codebases. Here's our take.

Monorepo

Nice Pick

Developers should use a monorepo when working on interconnected projects that share common code, such as microservices, frontend and backend applications, or libraries with tight integration

Pros

• It simplifies dependency management, reduces duplication, and facilitates large-scale refactoring and code reuse
• Related to: version-control, git

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Multi Repo

Developers should use Multi Repo when building modular systems, microservices architectures, or when different teams need autonomy over their codebases

Pros

• It's beneficial for large organizations with diverse projects, as it enables independent deployment, reduces repository size, and allows for varied technology stacks per repository
• Related to: version-control, git

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Monorepo if: You want it simplifies dependency management, reduces duplication, and facilitates large-scale refactoring and code reuse and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Multi Repo if: You prioritize it's beneficial for large organizations with diverse projects, as it enables independent deployment, reduces repository size, and allows for varied technology stacks per repository over what Monorepo offers.

The Bottom Line

Monorepo wins

Developers should use a monorepo when working on interconnected projects that share common code, such as microservices, frontend and backend applications, or libraries with tight integration