Moving From Monolithic To Microservices Architecture for Multi-Agent Systems

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2505.07838v1
• Date: Mon, 05 May 2025 09:10:46 GMT
• Title: Moving From Monolithic To Microservices Architecture for Multi-Agent Systems
• Authors: Muskaan Goyal, Pranav Bhasin,
• Abstract summary: The transition from monolithic to architecture revolutionized software development by improving scalability and maintainability.<n>This review article explores the evolution from monolithic architecture to architecture in the specific context of multi-agent systems.
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• Abstract: The transition from monolithic to microservices architecture revolutionized software development by improving scalability and maintainability. This paradigm shift is now becoming relevant for complex multi-agent systems (MAS). This review article explores the evolution from monolithic architecture to microservices architecture in the specific context of MAS. It will highlight the limitations of traditional monolithic MAS and the benefits of adopting a microservices-based approach. The article further examines the core architectural principles and communication protocols, including Agent Communication Languages (ACLs), the Model Context Protocol (MCP), and the Application-to-Application (A2A) protocol. The article identifies emerging architectural patterns, design challenges, and considerations through a comparative lens of the paradigm shift.

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