Our third monolithic (sometimes) architecture style is the micro-kernel architecture. We delve into how this is different than an architecture that just supports plug-ins, and talk about some of the great uses and dangers to watch out for. As with all our style chapters, we end with a discussion of the super powers and kryptonite of this style.

In our second architecture styles chapter, we delve into the Domain-driven Design inspired cousin of the Layered architecture (our previous episode)--the Modular Monolith.

We describe what sets these two monolithic architectures apart, what the superpowers (and kryptonite) for this style, and when you would use it rather than a layered architecture.

And, as always, we answer the voluminous questions from our audience at the recording.

The main part of the Head First Software Architecture book is a catalog of architecture styles; this is the first of several chapters delving in the structure, communication, and all the other characteristics of named architectural styles, in this case, the Layered Architecture. We start with the traditional layered architecture as it is so common, and it has an easy to understand structure. We discuss its uses, how layered related to the domain, and limitations. For each architectural style, we also cover the Superpowers and Kryptonite for that style.