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System Architecture 7 min read

Event-Driven Microservices vs Pragmatic Modular Monoliths: An Engineering Review

Why high-growth tech startups are returning to modular monoliths. Analyze network boundaries, distributed transactions, operational complexity, and team velocity.

Sep 07, 2026

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System Architecture 7 min read

Architecting Real-Time Applications: WebSockets vs Server-Sent Events (SSE) vs Long Polling

Stop defaulting to heavy WebSocket setups for simple updates. Compare protocol overhead, HTTP/2 multiplexing, battery consumption, and firewall traversal.

Aug 09, 2026

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