hexagonal-architecture

Design and refactor software systems using Hexagonal Architecture with Ports & Adapters.

Updated Nov 19, 2025
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Skill: hexagonal-architecture
Source: https://github.com/Sake-Team/SmartSake/tree/main/backup/skills/hexagonal-architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sake-Team/SmartSake --skill hexagonal-architecture-sake-team

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps in designing, implementing, and refactoring software systems using Hexagonal Architecture, ensuring maintainability, testability, and flexibility across multiple languages.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Design & Implement: Create Ports & Adapters systems with clear domain boundaries.
  • Refactor: Refactor existing codebases to improve domain-centric design.
  • Multi-Language Support: Apply the architecture in TypeScript, Java, Kotlin, and Go.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to refactor a monolithic service into a hexagonal architecture, enhancing its testability and adaptability to new technologies.

Quick Start

Use the hexagonal-architecture skill to create a new hexagonal architecture for your application.

Frequently Asked Questions about hexagonal-architecture

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

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How do I decouple business logic from infrastructure using hexagonal architecture?

Hexagonal architecture decouples business logic from infrastructure by separating domain boundaries through Ports & Adapters, isolating core logic to ensure system maintainability, testability, and multi-language flexibility.

What is the best way to refactor a monolithic service into a hexagonal architecture?

Refactoring a monolithic service into a hexagonal architecture involves restructuring the codebase around clear domain boundaries using Ports & Adapters, enhancing testability and adaptability to new technologies.

Can I apply ports and adapters architecture in TypeScript, Java, Kotlin, and Go?

Yes, you can apply ports and adapters architecture across multiple languages. This approach supports designing and implementing hexagonal systems in TypeScript, Java, Kotlin, and Go.

Do I need domain-driven design principles to implement a hexagonal architecture?

Yes, implementing hexagonal architecture requires knowledge of Ports & Adapters and domain-driven design principles to establish clear domain boundaries and effectively separate business logic from infrastructure.

When should I not use hexagonal architecture for my software system?

Hexagonal architecture may be excessive for simple systems lacking complex domain rules, as it introduces structural overhead. It is best suited for software requiring high testability and clear domain boundaries.