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Strategic DDD: The Shield of Anti-Corruption Layers
3 min readJan 21, 2025
Welcome to our exploration of Domain-Driven Design’s strategic patterns! In this post, we’ll dive deep into the Anti-Corruption Layer (ACL) pattern, which protects your domain model from external influences while enabling integration.
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Understanding Anti-Corruption Layer
Think of an Anti-Corruption Layer like a diplomatic translator who ensures clear communication while preserving each party’s interest at heart. It acts as a protective barrier that translates between different domain models, preventing concepts…
