go-arch

Guide Go application architecture with Clean Architecture and microservices patterns.

Updated Dec 31, 2025
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Skill: go-arch
Source: https://github.com/victorzhuk/go-ent/tree/main/pkg/skills/go/go-arch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/victorzhuk/go-ent --skill go-arch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides expert guidance on designing and implementing Go applications using Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design, and microservices patterns, ensuring maintainable, scalable, and testable codebases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architectural Blueprints: Generates clear layer structures and dependency flows.
  • Pattern Implementation: Demonstrates patterns like Dependency Injection, Transaction Management, Outbox, and CQRS.
  • Microservice Design: Guides the creation of bounded contexts and inter-service communication.
  • Use Case: You need to design a robust backend for a new e-commerce platform. This Skill can help you define the service boundaries, data flow, and core architectural patterns for each microservice.

Quick Start

Ask the go-arch skill to design the layer structure for a user management service.

Frequently Asked Questions about go-arch

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

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How do I structure a Go application using Clean Architecture?

To structure a Go application using Clean Architecture, you organize code into distinct layers with strict dependency flows, ensuring inner layers remain independent of outer frameworks. This approach isolates business logic from delivery mechanisms for better maintainability and testability.

What is the best way to implement microservice communication in Go?

The best way to implement microservice communication in Go involves defining clear bounded contexts and selecting appropriate inter-service communication strategies. This ensures system scalability and maintainability while minimizing tight coupling between independent services.

How does the Outbox pattern work in Go microservices?

The Outbox pattern in Go microservices works by reliably storing domain events in a database outbox table within the same transaction as business state changes. This guarantees message delivery without requiring distributed transactions across services.

Can I use Domain-Driven Design to define service boundaries in Go?

Yes, you can use Domain-Driven Design to define service boundaries in Go by establishing bounded contexts. This allows you to map complex business domains into explicit architectural blueprints, resulting in scalable and maintainable microservices.

When should I implement CQRS in a Go backend?

You should implement CQRS in a Go backend when you need to optimize system scalability by separating read and write operations into distinct models. This pattern addresses complex domain requirements by isolating command execution from query optimization.

How do I manage transactions in a Go Clean Architecture project?

To manage transactions in a Go Clean Architecture project, you apply specific transaction management patterns that encapsulate database operations within use cases. This preserves layer integrity by keeping persistence logic out of the domain layer.