In the ever-evolving world of software development, choosing the right architecture for your project is crucial. This talk dives deep into the ongoing debate between monolithic and microservices architectures, exploring the advantages and drawbacks of each approach. We'll delve into the factors that influence your decision, empowering you to make an informed choice that ensures the future success and scalability of your project. Bonus will be how a transition can be made from one to the other with factors which can affect the ease of this.