Do agent applications require a modular monolith?
No. The choice depends on workload, ownership, isolation and scaling needs. Profile the actual critical path before moving service boundaries.
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Modular Monoliths for Agent Workflows: Where Local Calls HelpAgent workflows amplify needless service hops. Modular boundaries and short transactions simplify execution; remote effects still need durable recovery.
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