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Designing Hexagonal Architecture with Java
Designing Hexagonal Architecture with Java

Designing Hexagonal Architecture with Java: Build maintainable and long-lasting applications with Java and Quarkus , Second Edition

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  • Use hexagonal architecture to increase maintainability and reduce technical debt
  • Learn how to build systems that are easy to change and understand
  • Leverage Quarkus to create modern cloud-native applications
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We live in a fast-evolving world with new technologies emerging every day, where enterprises are constantly changing in an unending quest to be more profitable. So, the question arises — how to develop software capable of handling a high level of unpredictability. With this question in mind, this book explores how the hexagonal architecture can help build robust, change-tolerable, maintainable, and cloud-native applications that can meet the needs of enterprises seeking to increase their profits while dealing with uncertainties. This book starts by uncovering the secrets of the hexagonal architecture’s building blocks, such as entities, use cases, ports, and adapters. You’ll learn how to assemble business code in the domain hexagon, create features with ports and use cases in the application hexagon, and make your software compatible with different technologies by employing adapters in the framework hexagon. In this new edition, you’ll learn about the differences between a hexagonal and layered architecture and how to apply SOLID principles while developing a hexagonal system based on a real-world scenario. Finally, you’ll get to grips with using Quarkus to turn your hexagonal application into a cloud-native system. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to develop robust, flexible, and maintainable systems that will stand the test of time.

Who is this book for?

This book is for software architects and Java developers looking to improve code maintainability and enhance productivity with an architecture that allows changes in technology without compromising business logic. Intermediate knowledge of the Java programming language and familiarity with Jakarta EE will help you to get the most out of this book.

What you will learn

  • Apply SOLID principles to the hexagonal architecture
  • Assemble business rules algorithms using the specified design pattern
  • Combine domain-driven design techniques with hexagonal principles to create powerful domain models
  • Employ adapters to enable system compatibility with various protocols such as REST, gRPC, and WebSocket
  • Create a module and package structure based on hexagonal principles
  • Use Java modules to enforce dependency inversion and ensure software component isolation
  • Implement Quarkus DI to manage the life cycle of input and output ports

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Table of Contents

23 Chapters
Part 1: Architecture Fundamentals Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Why Hexagonal Architecture? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Wrapping Business Rules inside Domain Hexagon Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Handling Behavior with Ports and Use Cases Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Creating Adapters to Interact with the Outside World Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Exploring the Nature of Driving and Driven Operations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Using Hexagons to Create a Solid Foundation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Building the Domain Hexagon Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Building the Application Hexagon Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Building the Framework Hexagon Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Applying Dependency Inversion with Java Modules Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Becoming Cloud-Native Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Adding Quarkus to a Modularized Hexagonal Application Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Leveraging CDI Beans to Manage Ports and Use Cases Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Using RESTEasy Reactive to Implement Input Adapters Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Persisting Data with Output Adapters and Hibernate Reactive Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Setting Up Dockerfile and Kubernetes Objects for Cloud Deployment Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 4: Hexagonal Architecture and Beyond Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Comparing Hexagonal Architecture with Layered Architecture Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: Using SOLID Principles with Hexagonal Architecture Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 17: Good Design Practices for Your Hexagonal Application Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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arsalan Oct 04, 2023
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The book takes you on a journey through the intricacies of hexagonal architecture. One of the book's standout features is its clear explanation of the hexagonal architecture's fundamental elements, such as entities, use cases, ports, and adapters. The author walks you through each component, demonstrating how to structure your code to achieve maximum maintainability and flexibility. The real-world scenario examples are a valuable addition, offering practical insights into applying SOLID principles within a hexagonal context.
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POE Oct 20, 2023
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This book covers the ports and adapters pattern, also referred to as hexagonal architecture, using Java and Quarkus. The book provides a clear and detailed introduction into this architecture. There are sufficient examples throughout the book to help us understand how to use hexagon applications and how to build the hexagon framework. There is a section that covers how to use Quarkus for a modernized approach. Overall, a great read!
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Tans Oct 04, 2023
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It is a comprehensive and enlightening journey into the world of hexagonal architecture and Quarkus, tailored to Java developers and software architects. From the outset, it emphasizes the importance of building robust, resilient, and cloud-native applications capable of withstanding unpredictability – a vital requirement in the modern software industry. It is a must-read for software architects and Java developers seeking to enhance code maintainability and adaptability. It provides a solid foundation in hexagonal architecture, offers practical insights into its implementation, and shows how to harness the power of Quarkus for cloud-native applications.
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mgustav Dec 10, 2023
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Why, on earth, in this book input ports implement use cases, not the other way around?I highly recommend another book on this topic: "Get Your Hands Dirty on Clean Architecture, Java, 2nd Edition". That one is up to the point with many practical insights. Or just read some articles by the creator of Hexagonal Architecture.I got nothing from the superficial rendering of many subjects (DDD, Hexagonal, Quarkus) in this book.
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Bram Aug 14, 2025
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The book could have been a valuable guide, was it not that it confuses matters already in the first chapter by defining the use case as an interface and the input port as a class. The use case should be an implementation of the input port and referring to an implementation of the output port.
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