Designing Web Apps: Monolith to Service-Oriented Architecture

Choosing the right architectural pattern is critical for building web applications that can scale and adapt over time. This course guides you through foundational software architecture concepts, helping you transition from simple single-codebase systems to distributed, service-oriented designs. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles, benefits, and limitations of monolithic architectures - Explore service-oriented architecture (SOA) and how it differs from modern microservices - Design robust communication paths using modern API gateways and event-driven patterns - Apply best practices for database splitting, data consistency, and distributed transactions - Implement basic observability strategies, including distributed tracing and structured logging - Analyze real-world migration strategies to transition safely from monoliths to services You will start with essential architectural terminology and foundational definitions before diving into practical design patterns, migration strategies, and modern distributed system practices. This course is designed for beginner developers and aspiring system architects, with no prior architectural experience required. Start reading today to build a solid foundation in modern web application architecture.