Monoliths often get a bad rap. However, when designed with care and strategy, a monolithic architecture can not only be efficient but also 'glorious.' This workshop aims to dismantle the myths surrounding monolithic applications and provide practical insights into building a robust, maintainable and scalable monolith. Through both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, participants will learn key principles of creating a high-quality monolithic application that is a joy to work with.

## What you will learn and do

During the workshop, we will look at various aspects of monolithic architecture, such as defining contexts, organizing the code, structuring your application for developer ergonomics, synchronous and asynchronous communication between contexts, minimizing boilerplate code, effective data separation, testing and implementing useful architectural patterns.

Participants will have the opportunity to apply these concepts in real-time, as we collectively build a monolithic application from scratch. The session will also cover strategies for maintaining a monolith's integrity over time and, if necessary, transitioning parts of the monolith into separate services.

## Who is this workshop for?

This hand-on workshop is designed for developers and architects who want to explore the full potential of monolithic architecture. Whether you are building a new application or looking to improve an existing one, "Let's Build That Glorious Monolith" teaches you a monolithic design that will let you enjoy a calm and pleasant life.

## Practical requirements

The workshop will be using C# and .NET for the hands-on coding, but the principles are applicable in many languages and frameworks. Some familiarity with C# and .NET is helpful for following along with the examples and labs.

Participants are expected to bring their own laptop with the latest version of .NET and a suitable editor. Some of the labs require having Docker installed and working.

This is a two-day, interactive workshop with hands-on labs. Can also be adapted to a one-day workshop, usually with less hands-on labs