MACH are the principles that govern many modern technologies. The acronym stands for Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, and Headless. This architecture allows developers to build scalable and flexible applications by breaking down complex monolithic systems into smaller, independent services.

With a MACH architecture, developers can easily integrate with other systems, add new features without disrupting the entire system, and provide a better user experience.

According to a recent study Nautical commissioned with Forrester consulting, respondents indicated that cloud-native architecture (78%), microservices (69%), and API-first (68%) were the most important technical features for their marketplace platforms.