Hexagonal Architecture vs Layered Architecture
Developers should use Hexagonal Architecture when building complex applications that require high testability, such as enterprise systems or microservices, as it isolates business logic for easier unit testing without external dependencies meets developers should use layered architecture when building complex applications that require clear separation between user interface, business rules, and data persistence, such as in web or desktop applications. Here's our take.
Hexagonal Architecture
Developers should use Hexagonal Architecture when building complex applications that require high testability, such as enterprise systems or microservices, as it isolates business logic for easier unit testing without external dependencies
Hexagonal Architecture
Nice PickDevelopers should use Hexagonal Architecture when building complex applications that require high testability, such as enterprise systems or microservices, as it isolates business logic for easier unit testing without external dependencies
Pros
- +It is ideal for projects needing to adapt to changing technologies (e
- +Related to: domain-driven-design, test-driven-development
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Layered Architecture
Developers should use Layered Architecture when building complex applications that require clear separation between user interface, business rules, and data persistence, such as in web or desktop applications
Pros
- +It is particularly valuable in team environments where different developers can work on separate layers without interference, and it facilitates easier testing and future modifications by isolating changes to specific layers
- +Related to: separation-of-concerns, design-patterns
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Hexagonal Architecture if: You want it is ideal for projects needing to adapt to changing technologies (e and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Layered Architecture if: You prioritize it is particularly valuable in team environments where different developers can work on separate layers without interference, and it facilitates easier testing and future modifications by isolating changes to specific layers over what Hexagonal Architecture offers.
Developers should use Hexagonal Architecture when building complex applications that require high testability, such as enterprise systems or microservices, as it isolates business logic for easier unit testing without external dependencies
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