Microservices vs Monoliths: A 2026 Perspective

For years, the industry pushed for granular microservices. However, as we move into 2026, many enterprises are rediscovering the benefits of well-structured monoliths, or 'Modular Monoliths', for reduced operational complexity... ### Decision Framework: - **Scale:** If your team is under 50 engineers, a monolith often wins. - **Velocity:** Independent deployments favor microservices but at a high cost of orchestration. - **Modern Tools:** Tools like Bun and advanced CI/CD are narrowing the performance gap.