May 2025
Intermediate to advanced
322 pages
7h 51m
English
Overview
Transform your approach to software systems with "Domain-Driven Refactoring." Learn how to dissect monoliths into microservices and modular systems effectively using Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles. By following practical examples and strategic guidance, this book equips you with the tools to build maintainable, scalable systems tailored to business requirements.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand how to identify and manage the boundaries of your system components to align with your business needs.
- Apply strategic Domain-Driven Design patterns, such as bounded contexts and ubiquitous language, for enhanced system clarity and flexibility.
- Learn tactical DDD patterns to design effective and maintainable aggregates, entities, and value objects.
- Refactor legacy codebases by implementing proven patterns and techniques to modernize your architecture.
- Explore event-driven and modular designs for building decoupled, scalable, and resilient systems.
Author(s)
Alessandro Colla is an experienced software architect specializing in eCommerce platforms and complex technical projects. With over 30 years in the industry, he has contributed valuable insights into enhancing legacy system designs. Alberto Acerbis, a backend development expert, focuses on applying Domain-Driven Design principles to build efficient and adaptive software systems. Together, they share their expertise through clear explanations, practical examples, and actionable advice, making complex concepts approachable.
Who is it for?
This book is perfect for software developers, system architects, and team leads aiming to modernize their applications using Domain-Driven Design principles. If you're well-versed in backend programming and seeking in-depth knowledge on decomposing monoliths effectively, this book is for you. Newcomers to microservices architects will also find practical ways to start with manageable modules and systems. Prior programming experience, especially in object-oriented languages, is recommended to fully benefit from this guide.
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