Monolithic Architecture
Monolithic architecture is a software design pattern where an application is built as a single, unified unit with tightly coupled components. It typically includes the user interface, business logic, and data access layers all packaged together, often deployed as one executable or service. This approach contrasts with modular or distributed architectures like microservices.
Developers should consider monolithic architecture for simpler applications with limited scope, where development speed and straightforward deployment are priorities, such as small startups or internal tools. It's also suitable when the team is small and the application doesn't require high scalability or independent component updates, as it reduces complexity in initial development phases.