Domain-Driven Monolithic Architecture

1. Introduction

Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is an approach to software development that emphasizes collaboration between technical and domain experts to create a model that accurately reflects the business domain. In a monolithic architecture, all components of the application are interconnected and interdependent, enabling easier deployment but also creating challenges in scalability and maintainability.

2. Key Concepts

3. Architecture Overview

A typical domain-driven monolithic architecture consists of the following layers:

1. Presentation Layer: Handles user interaction.
2. Application Layer: Coordinates application logic and user commands.
3. Domain Layer: Contains business logic and domain entities.
4. Infrastructure Layer: Provides technical capabilities like databases and messaging.

3.1 Flowchart of Architecture Layers

        graph TD;
            A[User Interface] --> B[Presentation Layer];
            B --> C[Application Layer];
            C --> D[Domain Layer];
            D --> E[Infrastructure Layer];
        

4. Best Practices

• Use DDD principles to guide the design and development process.
• Implement unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Document your domain model to facilitate communication among team members.
• Consider future scalability and the possibility of transitioning to microservices if needed.

5. FAQ