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The Monolith

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A monolithic structure is a system architecture where all components are tightly coupled into a single unit — one build, one deployment, one shared fate.

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An app whose smallest fix requires reshipping the entire thing is announcing its structure.

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Tight coupling is a trade, not a mistake — the costs arrive later.