A sample implementation and comparison of various DDD approaches in .NET to quickly start domain-driven design projects.
DDD Starter for .NET is a reference implementation and educational resource that demonstrates various approaches to building domain-driven design applications in the .NET ecosystem. It provides sample code, comparisons, and guidelines for implementing DDD patterns like Aggregates, Value Objects, Hexagonal Architecture, CQRS, and Event Sourcing. The project helps developers make informed architectural decisions and quickly bootstrap DDD-oriented projects.
.NET developers and architects who are implementing or learning domain-driven design patterns and need practical examples and guidance on architectural choices. Teams starting new DDD projects who want to avoid over-engineering while applying appropriate patterns.
It offers a unique comparison of multiple implementation styles for the same requirements, helping developers understand trade-offs between different DDD approaches. Unlike single-pattern tutorials, it provides a holistic view of how various DDD techniques work together in real-world scenarios.
Sample implementation and comparison of various approaches to building DDD applications. Useful as a baseline to quickly start a DDD dot net project.
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Shows multiple approaches to implementing DDD patterns like Aggregates with Entity Framework, raw SQL, Marten, and Event Sourcing, as detailed in the Persistence of Aggregates section, helping developers evaluate trade-offs.
Provides ready-made solutions for event publishing patterns, such as transactional outbox and post-commit, with concrete classes like TransactionalOutbox and NonTransactionalOutbox, facilitating real-world adoption.
Uses screaming architecture principles to organize solution folders by business domains and architectural layers, as explained in the Screaming architecture section, enhancing code readability and maintainability.
Includes examples of testing domain models (e.g., Money Value Object tests) and integration tests for repositories, offering practical insights into DDD testing strategies.
The README explicitly states it is 'not an illustration of domain exploration or modeling process,' focusing solely on implementation patterns without teaching DDD fundamentals, which may leave beginners confused.
Key explanations are linked to external blog posts, some of which are in Polish (marked [PL]), making it less accessible for English-only developers and fragmenting the learning experience.
While it offers code snippets and comparisons, it lacks a ready-to-use template or CLI tool for quickly scaffolding projects, requiring manual adaptation and increasing initial setup time.