What are the key architectural considerations when building an on-demand app?
I’m planning to build an on-demand application (similar to ride-hailing or food delivery platforms) and want to understand the best architectural approach. Should I go with a monolithic architecture or microservices from the start?
What factors should I consider in terms of scalability, real-time updates, and handling high user traffic? Also, how do technologies like WebSockets or event-driven systems fit into this?
There are a lot of variables here, but keeping it practical, starting simple usually works better. A monolith can be easier to manage early on, especially while you’re still figuring out usage patterns. Microservices make more sense once scale and complexity actually demand it. Things like real-time updates and traffic handling matter, but overengineering too early can slow you down.
