architecture-review

Detecting Java architecture violations involves analyzing package structure, module boundaries, and dependency direction to identify layering breaches and produce a prioritized improvement plan for stakeholders.

Common clean architecture smells in Java module boundaries include improper dependency direction, high coupling between modules, and layering breaches where inner layers depend on outer layers instead of isolating domain logic.

Auditing package structure for hexagonal architecture compliance requires evaluating dependency directions to ensure core domain logic remains isolated, identifying structural issues where modules bypass defined ports and adapters boundaries.

Yes, you can review a large Java codebase for dependency direction issues by analyzing the macro-level package layout and module boundaries to enforce clean architecture rules across all modules.

The best way to assess module coupling and cohesion in Java is to analyze the project's package organization and dependency direction, highlighting structural issues and actionable recommendations for improvement.