architecture-pattern-selector

You can choose a software architecture pattern by systematically evaluating project constraints like team size, expected user scale, and DevOps maturity to compare the trade-offs of monolith and microservices systems.

You should use a serverless architecture when your system design constraints favor managed scaling and your DevOps maturity supports it. Evaluating expected user base growth and team size helps determine if serverless fits your project.

A modular monolith is an architecture pattern that maintains a single deployment unit while logically separating modules. It is the best architecture pattern when you need code separation but lack the DevOps maturity for microservices.

To avoid premature distribution in software design, evaluate your team size and user scale against a structured decision framework. This prevents over-engineering by recommending monolith or modular monolith patterns when microservices are unnecessary.

Yes, you can use the architecture pattern selector for a team of 15 engineers and 500,000 users. It processes these specific constraints to provide a data-driven recommendation for your system design.

The limitations of using microservices for new system design include high DevOps complexity and the risk of premature distribution. If your team size is small or DevOps maturity is low, a monolithic architecture is often recommended instead.