Decoding Frontend Evolution: From Monoliths to Micro-Frontend

Authors

Santhosh Podduturi

Abstract

Frontend architecture has undergone significant transformations over the years, driven by the need for scalability, maintainability, and agility. In the rapidly evolving world of web development, the transition from monolithic architectures to fully distributed systems can be overwhelming. Many organizations attempt to leap directly from one to the other without considering the intermediary stages that could address their growing needs more effectively. This paper explores the evolution of frontend architecture, tracing its path from simple static pages to sophisticated full-stack monolithic systems, and eventually to distributed architectures. We will analyze the key trends, challenges, and future directions in frontend development. This helps guide organizations in navigating the various architectural patterns and challenges before committing to a fully distributed setup. By understanding the progression and intermediate alternatives, a clearer path to scaling web applications can be identified, helping to avoid the pitfalls of premature complexity.

Keywords

Micro-Frontend, Runtime Composition, Independent Deployments, Dynamic Integration, Frontend Modularity, Single SPA, Module Federation, Frontend Composition, Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS), Dynamic Loading, Frontend Scalability, Agile Development, Continuous Delivery, Frontend Flexibility, Distributed Teams, Cross-Component Communication, Frontend Automation, Modular Web Applications, Seamless Integration, Deployment Independence, Code Reusability, Performance Overhead

Decoding Frontend Evolution: From Monoliths to Micro-Frontend. Santhosh Podduturi. 2022. IJIRCT, Volume 8, Issue 3. Pages 1-12. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2503082