Can this help with refactoring legacy code?

Yes, it includes strategies for migrating from tightly coupled monolithic structures to loosely coupled, modular architectures that are easier to maintain.

Is this skill specific to a certain programming language?

While the provided examples use Python, the core architectural principles are universal and can be applied to any backend language or framework like Java, Go, or Node.js.

Why use Hexagonal Architecture?

It allows you to swap technology implementations, such as switching databases or external APIs, easily by decoupling core business logic from infrastructure concerns.

Does this skill provide code examples?

Yes, it includes detailed directory structures and implementation examples for entities, use cases, ports, and adapters using modern coding standards.

What architectures does this skill support?

This skill provides guidance and implementation patterns for Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture (Ports and Adapters), and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).

Architecture Patterns

Name: Architecture Patterns
Author: Microck

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API Development

Implements industry-standard backend architecture patterns like Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design for scalable systems.

The Architecture Patterns skill empowers developers to build highly maintainable, testable, and loosely coupled backend systems by leveraging proven software design principles. It provides standardized templates and implementation guidance for Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture (Ports and Adapters), and Domain-Driven Design (DDD). Whether you are starting a new project from scratch, refactoring a legacy monolith, or defining team-wide architecture standards, this skill ensures your codebase remains technology-agnostic and focused on business logic, facilitating easier testing and long-term scalability across complex environments.

Key Features

01Templates for defining Ports (interfaces) and Adapters (implementations)

02Implementation patterns for inward-pointing dependency flows

03Standardized directory structures for Clean and Hexagonal architectures

04Guidance on decoupling business logic from frameworks and databases

052 GitHub stars

06Tactical DDD patterns including Entities, Value Objects, and Aggregates

Use Cases

01Implementing Domain-Driven Design to align technical models with business domains

02Refactoring a tightly coupled monolithic application into a modular architecture

03Designing a new scalable backend microservice with clear separation of concerns

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npx skillfish add microck/opendots-microck architecture-patterns

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Key Features

01Templates for defining Ports (interfaces) and Adapters (implementations)

02Implementation patterns for inward-pointing dependency flows

03Standardized directory structures for Clean and Hexagonal architectures

04Guidance on decoupling business logic from frameworks and databases

052 GitHub stars

06Tactical DDD patterns including Entities, Value Objects, and Aggregates

Use Cases

01Implementing Domain-Driven Design to align technical models with business domains

02Refactoring a tightly coupled monolithic application into a modular architecture

03Designing a new scalable backend microservice with clear separation of concerns