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Monolithic Architecture Types Explained for C# Developers og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # What Is a Monolith? Monolithic Architecture Types Explained for C# Developers **[We Are .NET](https://daily.dev/sources/wearedotnet)** · 15 min read · 3 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary A clear breakdown of monolithic architecture for C# developers, covering three distinct types: the single-process monolith (classic layered ASP.NET Core app), the modular monolith (enforced internal boundaries via separate class library projects), and the distributed monolith (an anti-pattern combining distributed complexity with tight coupling). Each type is illustrated with concrete C# code examples. The modular monolith is recommended as the default for most teams due to its deployment simplicity, structural clarity, and easier migration path to microservices if needed. The distributed monolith is explicitly called out as something to avoid. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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