What are some examples of when to choose microservices over a monolithic approach?

Short answer: Large Teams: When multiple teams need to work independently on different parts of the system.

Explain a bit more

Scalability Needs: If certain parts of the application require more resources or scaling than others. Frequent Releases: Microservices enable faster release cycles for specific features or services. Resilience: When you need to isolate failures to prevent affecting the entire system. Technological Diversity: If different services have different technology needs (e.g., different databases or frameworks). In contrast, monolithic architectures might be more suitable for smaller applications or when development speed and simplicity are top priorities. Service Communication

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.