Layered Architecture vs Hexagonal 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 meets 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. Here's our take.
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
Layered Architecture
Nice PickDevelopers 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
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
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
The Verdict
Use Layered Architecture if: You want 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 and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Hexagonal Architecture if: You prioritize it is ideal for projects needing to adapt to changing technologies (e over what Layered Architecture offers.
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
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