Summary
This chapter explored monolithic architecture, a unified software development model in which components such as the user interface, business logic, and data access are integrated into a single program. We examined its benefits, including ease of development, testing, and deployment, alongside challenges such as scalability issues.
We discussed common patterns within monolithic systems, such as layered architecture and the MVC pattern. We highlighted their roles in organizing complex systems and distinguishing between stateful and stateless operations to guide their appropriate use.
A hypothetical online auction system case study detailed the implementation of monolithic applications using the Spring Framework, specifically Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security, besides integrating it with the server-side template Thymeleaf. This example demonstrated the effectiveness of selecting architectural styles and technologies and incorporating security features.
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