backend-java

Design and implement Java Spring Boot backends with Hexagonal Architecture.

Updated Mar 28, 2026
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Skill: backend-java
Source: https://github.com/congiuluc/my-awesome-copilot/tree/main/skills/backend-java
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/congiuluc/my-awesome-copilot --skill backend-java

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Enables developers to design and implement Java Spring Boot backends using Hexagonal Architecture, ensuring clean separation of Domain, Application, Infrastructure, and API layers with consistent patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guides structuring controllers, services, repository adapters, and middleware following Hexagonal Architecture.
  • Enforces dependency injection discipline, structured logging, health checks, and ApiResponse envelope conventions.
  • Provides references and sample patterns to scaffold or review Java backend components in alignment with code style guidelines.

Quick Start

Run the skill to scaffold a new Java Spring Boot backend component following Hexagonal Architecture using the provided guidelines, samples, and code style rules.

Frequently Asked Questions about backend-java

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a Spring Boot backend using hexagonal architecture?

Structure your Spring Boot backend using hexagonal architecture by separating Domain, Application, Infrastructure, and API layers. This Skill automates designing controllers, services, and repository adapters, enforcing dependency injection discipline and clean layer boundaries.

Can I keep Spring annotations out of my Domain layer in Java?

Yes, you can keep Spring annotations out of your Domain layer in Java. This Skill enforces hexagonal architecture guidelines that restrict Spring dependencies to the Infrastructure layer, keeping your Domain pure and framework-agnostic.

What's the best way to implement structured logging and health checks in a Java backend?

Implement structured logging and health checks in a Java backend by applying hexagonal architecture patterns. This Skill guides adding observability middleware across your Application and Infrastructure layers to ensure consistent monitoring.

How do I use Java records for DTOs and ApiResponse envelopes in Spring Boot?

Use Java records for DTOs and ApiResponse envelopes in Spring Boot to conform to modern design guidelines. This Skill automatically scaffolds API layer components using records for data transfer and standardized envelopes for API responses.

Does this hexagonal architecture approach work for scaffolding dependency injection configurations?

Yes, this hexagonal architecture approach works for scaffolding dependency injection configurations. It targets DI setup across adapters and middleware, ensuring proper wiring between Application ports and Infrastructure adapters in Spring Boot.

Why use hexagonal architecture for a Java Spring Boot application?

Use hexagonal architecture for a Java Spring Boot application to achieve clean separation of concerns between business logic and external interfaces. This approach isolates your Domain core, making components easier to test, maintain, and swap.