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Software Architecture

Domain-Driven Design

/dəˈmeɪn ˈdrɪvən dɪˈzaɪn/

Definition

A software design approach modelling the system around the real-world business domain and its language.

Example in context

"In DDD, the 'Order' aggregate owns its own consistency boundary — no external service modifies it directly."

Related terms

  • Bounded context — A DDD concept defining the boundary within which a particular domain model is defined and applicable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Domain-Driven Design" mean?

A software design approach modelling the system around the real-world business domain and its language.

How do you pronounce "Domain-Driven Design"?

"Domain-Driven Design" is pronounced /dəˈmeɪn ˈdrɪvən dɪˈzaɪn/.

Can you use "Domain-Driven Design" in a sentence?

"In DDD, the 'Order' aggregate owns its own consistency boundary — no external service modifies it directly."