Chapter 2: Where and How Does DDD Fit?

“We won’t be distracted by comparison if we are captivated with purpose.”

– Bob Goff

Software architecture refers to the fundamental structures of a software system and the discipline of creating such structures and systems. Over the years, we have accumulated a series of architecture styles and programming paradigms to help us deal with system complexity.

In this chapter, we will examine how Domain-Driven Design (DDD) can be applied in a manner that is complementary to these architecture styles and programming paradigms. We will also look at how/where it fits in the overall scheme of things when crafting a software solution.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

• Architecture styles
• Programming paradigms
• Which paradigm should you choose?

By the end of this chapter, you will have gained an appreciation of a variety of architecture styles and programming paradigms, along...