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Coupling vs Autonomy

Coupling vs Autonomy

Feb 10, 20261 min read

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Coupling vs Autonomy

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Monoliths are coupled but consistent; microservices are autonomous but operationally complex. Tight coupling makes changes easier within a module but harder across modules. Loose coupling enables independent evolution but requires careful interface design.

Key Properties

  • Deployment Coupling
  • Temporal Coupling
  • Data Coupling

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  • Monolith vs Microservices Decision (concrete choice)

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