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MICROFRONTENDS SHOULD BE YOUR LAST RESORT

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Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

Microfrontends (MFEs) are often touted as a solution for large, complex front-end applications, but they should be a last resort. While MFEs can offer benefits like team independence and modularity, they also introduce complexities like increased deployment overhead and a distributed monolith if not implemented correctly. Before adopting MFEs, prioritize refactoring your codebase and try starting with a modular monolith first.