IN DEFENSE OF SIMPLE ARCHITECTURES

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

Simple architectures can be surprisingly effective, even for large-scale applications. For example, Wave is a $1.7B fintech company with a CRUD app built on a Python monolith and Postgres database. The benefits of this simple architecture include lower cost, easier maintenance, and faster development. There are some areas where complexity is unavoidable, such as telecom integrations. Simple architectures are a good choice for many businesses, especially those that are not ad-supported or businesses without high traffic levels.