architecture-patterns

Architect backend systems using Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design.

Updated Mar 3, 2026
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Skill: architecture-patterns
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What problem does it solve?

Provides a structured approach to building backend systems by applying well-established architecture patterns (Clean Architecture, Hexagonal, and Domain-Driven Design) to improve maintainability, testability, and scalability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Three core patterns: Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture (Ports and Adapters), and Domain-Driven Design (DDD), each with clear layering, boundaries, and testability.
  • Use cases: Designing new backend systems from scratch, refactoring monolithic apps for better maintainability, and establishing architecture standards across teams.
  • Guiding principles: Dependencies point inward, explicit interfaces, and a technology-agnostic core to enable easy testing and long-term flexibility.

Quick Start

Initialize a new project with a Clean Architecture skeleton that clearly separates domain, use cases, adapters, and infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions about architecture-patterns

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I structure a backend system using Clean Architecture and Domain-Driven Design?

Structure backend systems by enforcing inward dependencies, explicit bounded contexts, and a framework-agnostic core logic. This approach separates domain rules, use cases, adapters, and infrastructure to improve maintainability and testability.

What is the best way to refactor a monolithic application for better maintainability?

Refactor monolithic apps by applying Hexagonal Architecture with explicit ports and adapters. This isolates your core domain logic from external frameworks, making the codebase easier to test and maintain long-term.

How does Hexagonal Architecture enforce inward dependencies for scalable software design?

Hexagonal Architecture enforces inward dependencies by ensuring all external interactions pass through explicit ports and adapters. The domain core remains technology-agnostic, preventing infrastructure concerns from leaking into business logic.

Can I use Domain-Driven Design to establish architecture standards across multiple development teams?

Yes, you can establish architecture standards across teams by applying Domain-Driven Design. Defining clear bounded contexts and layering boundaries standardizes service design, ensuring consistent testability and scalability across projects.

When should I not use Hexagonal Architecture or Clean Architecture for my backend services?

Avoid Hexagonal or Clean Architecture for trivial or short-lived prototypes where rapid delivery outweighs long-term maintainability. The overhead of explicit ports, adapters, and strict layering is best suited for complex, scalable systems.

How do I initialize a new project with a Clean Architecture skeleton?

Initialize a new project by creating a Clean Architecture skeleton that clearly separates domain entities, use cases, adapters, and infrastructure layers. This enforces inward dependencies from the start for a testable core.