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How do you structure extremely large PHP applications using modular monolith patterns?

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Quick Answer Modular monolith: split code into modules with clear boundaries (Billing, Auth, Orders). Each module has its own controllers, services, repositories, and DB schema. Modules communicate through public interfaces or internal events - no direct cross-module DB joins. Use namespace-based module structure. Test modules independently. Easy to extract as microservices later. Better than big-ball-of-mud monolith.

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Group code into domain modules with strict boundaries enforced via namespaces and DI. Avoid cross-module dependencies. Use domain layers with well-defined APIs.
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