Introduction Many organizations start with monolithic applications because they are simple to build and deploy. Over time, as the application grows, that simplicity becomes a limitation. Teams struggle with slow deployments, tightly coupled code, and difficulty scaling specific features. This is where microservices architecture becomes relevant. Instead of one large application, microservices break systems into smaller, independent services. Each service handles a specific function and can be developed, deployed, and scaled separately. The transition, however, is not easy. Migrating from a monolith to microservices requires careful planning, the right tools, and a clear understanding of both benefits and challenges. Understanding Monolith vs Microservices What is a Monolithic Architecture A monolithic application is built as a single unit. All components such as UI, business logic, and database interactions are tightly integrated.…