Web Architecture Guide

Choosing the right architecture is crucial for your web application's success. This guide explores different architectural patterns, their pros and cons, and helps you make informed decisions for your project.

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Common Architecture Patterns

Monolithic Architecture

Traditional single-tiered architecture pattern

Pros

  • Simple to develop and deploy
  • Easy to test
  • Good for small applications
  • Less cross-cutting concerns

Cons

  • ×Can become complex over time
  • ×Limited scalability
  • ×Technology stack coupling
  • ×Harder to maintain as size grows

Microservices Architecture

Distributed architecture with independent services

Pros

  • Independent scaling
  • Technology flexibility
  • Easier maintenance
  • Better fault isolation

Cons

  • ×Complex deployment
  • ×Network latency
  • ×Data consistency challenges
  • ×More complex testing

Serverless Architecture

Event-driven, cloud-native architecture

Pros

  • Auto-scaling
  • Pay-per-use pricing
  • No server management
  • Rapid deployment

Cons

  • ×Cold starts
  • ×Vendor lock-in
  • ×Limited execution time
  • ×Complex debugging

Architecture Best Practices

  • Scalability First

    Design with future growth in mind

  • Security by Design

    Implement security at architecture level

  • Performance Optimization

    Consider performance implications early

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