BEYOND THE MONOLITH: COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES FOR ARCHITECTING, SCALING, AND SUSTAINING RESILIENT DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS

Authors

  • Srinivas Chippagiri Sr. Member of Technical Staff, Salesforce Inc, Seattle, WA, USA Author
  • Nikhil Kassetty Senior Software Engineer, Intuit Inc, Atlanta, GA, USA Author

Keywords:

Distributed Systems, Microservices, Scalability, Fault Tolerance, Cloud Computing, Resilience, Database Optimization, Serverless Computing, Edge Computing, IoT Integration, AI-driven Optimization, Dynamic Orchestration

Abstract

The rapid evolution of distributed systems has transformed the way applications are architected, scaled, and sustained. This paper examines the transition from monolithic architectures to scalable and resilient distributed systems. It identifies key challenges such as fault tolerance, data consistency, and scalability bottlenecks, and proposes comprehensive strategies to address these issues. Leveraging advancements in microservices, serverless computing, and AI-driven optimization, this study outlines frameworks for building robust systems capable of meeting modern scalability and performance demands. The paper also highlights emerging trends, including edge computing and IoT integration, offering insights into future research directions.

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Published

2025-01-09

How to Cite

Srinivas Chippagiri, & Nikhil Kassetty. (2025). BEYOND THE MONOLITH: COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES FOR ARCHITECTING, SCALING, AND SUSTAINING RESILIENT DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IJRCAIT), 8(1), 152-168. http://ijrcait.com/index.php/home/article/view/IJRCAIT_08_01_016