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# Single-Tier Architecture

Short introduction to Single Tier Architecture

Or, One-tier architecture involves putting all of the required components for a software application or technology on a single server or platform. Basically, a one-tier architecture keeps all of the elements of an application, including the interface, middleware, and back-end data, in one place. Some experts describe them as applications that could be installed and run on a single computer.

![Single Tier architecture](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/app-generator/static/master/docs/single-tier-architecture.jpg)

### Sample Apps

* [JAMstack](https://docs.appseed.us/content/what-is/jamstack) apps where all the code is executed on the client side, in browser: [Fractal](https://appseed.us/apps/jamstack/html5up-fractal), [Landed](https://appseed.us/apps/jamstack/html5up-landed)
* [Single page application](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-page_application) (without a backend server)

### Resources

* Wikipedia [Multitier Architecture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multitier_architecture)
* Techopedia [One-Tier Architecture](https://www.techopedia.com/definition/17374/one-tier-architecture)