Headless architecture provides greater flexibility and scalability compared to traditional monolithic architectures. 

In a headless architecture, the front end can access data and functionality from different sources through APIs, allowing the system to be integrated with multiple systems and platforms. 

This is in contrast to monolithic architectures, where the front-end and back-end are tightly coupled and difficult to change without affecting the entire system. 

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