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Vaughn Vernon is a champion of simplifying software architecture and development, with an emphasis on reactive methods. He has a unique ability to teach and lead with Domain-Driven Design using lightweight tools to unveil unimagined value. He helps organizations achieve competitive advantages using enduring tools such as architectures, patterns, and approaches, and through partnerships between business stakeholders and software developers.



Table of Contents

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xv

About the Author xvii


Chapter 1: DDD for Me 1

Will DDD Hurt? 2

Good, Bad, and Effective Design 3

Strategic Design 7

Tactical Design 8

The Learning Process and Refining Knowledge 9

Let’s Get Started! 10

Chapter 2: Strategic Design with Bounded Contexts and the Ubiquitous Language 11

Domain Experts and Business Drivers 17

Case Study 21

Fundamental Strategic Design Needed 25

Challenge and Unify 29

Developing a Ubiquitous Language 34

Architecture 41

Summary 44

Chapter 3: Strategic Design with Subdomains 45

What Is a Subdomain? 46

Types of Subdomains 46

Dealing with Complexity 47

Summary 50

Chapter 4: Strategic Design with Context Mapping 51

Kinds of Mappings 54

Making Good Use of Context Mapping 60

An Example in Context Mapping 70

Summary 73

Chapter 5: Tactical Design with Aggregates 75

Why Used 76

Aggregate Rules of Thumb 81

Modeling Aggregates 88

Summary 98

Chapter 6: Tactical Design with Domain Events 99

Designing, Implementing, and Using Domain Events 100

Event Sourcing 107

Summary 109

Chapter 7: Acceleration and Management Tools 111

Event Storming 112

Managing DDD on an Agile Project 125

Timeboxed Modeling 132

Summary 136


References 137

Index 139

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      Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
      Publication Date: 22/06/2016
      ISBN13: 9780134434421, 978-0134434421
      ISBN10: 0134434420

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Vaughn Vernon is a champion of simplifying software architecture and development, with an emphasis on reactive methods. He has a unique ability to teach and lead with Domain-Driven Design using lightweight tools to unveil unimagined value. He helps organizations achieve competitive advantages using enduring tools such as architectures, patterns, and approaches, and through partnerships between business stakeholders and software developers.



      Table of Contents

      Preface xi

      Acknowledgments xv

      About the Author xvii


      Chapter 1: DDD for Me 1

      Will DDD Hurt? 2

      Good, Bad, and Effective Design 3

      Strategic Design 7

      Tactical Design 8

      The Learning Process and Refining Knowledge 9

      Let’s Get Started! 10

      Chapter 2: Strategic Design with Bounded Contexts and the Ubiquitous Language 11

      Domain Experts and Business Drivers 17

      Case Study 21

      Fundamental Strategic Design Needed 25

      Challenge and Unify 29

      Developing a Ubiquitous Language 34

      Architecture 41

      Summary 44

      Chapter 3: Strategic Design with Subdomains 45

      What Is a Subdomain? 46

      Types of Subdomains 46

      Dealing with Complexity 47

      Summary 50

      Chapter 4: Strategic Design with Context Mapping 51

      Kinds of Mappings 54

      Making Good Use of Context Mapping 60

      An Example in Context Mapping 70

      Summary 73

      Chapter 5: Tactical Design with Aggregates 75

      Why Used 76

      Aggregate Rules of Thumb 81

      Modeling Aggregates 88

      Summary 98

      Chapter 6: Tactical Design with Domain Events 99

      Designing, Implementing, and Using Domain Events 100

      Event Sourcing 107

      Summary 109

      Chapter 7: Acceleration and Management Tools 111

      Event Storming 112

      Managing DDD on an Agile Project 125

      Timeboxed Modeling 132

      Summary 136


      References 137

      Index 139

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