Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Software delivery & architecture · Core

Monolith

Also called: monolithic architecture

ELI5

One large application contains most functions.

Used in conversation

“The monolith is not inherently bad; its change boundaries matter.”

Definition

A software architecture in which many functions are built and deployed as one application.

Here “Monolith” means: A software architecture in which many functions are built and deployed as one application.

Pitch context

You will see “Monolith” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches software delivery & architecture.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret software delivery & architecture without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

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