When to use this skill
CRITICAL: This skill should ONLY be triggered when the user explicitly mentions creating a ddd4j project, initializing ddd4j project, or setting up ddd4j-boot project.
ALWAYS use this skill when the user mentions:
- Creating a ddd4j project (explicitly mentions "ddd4j")
- Initializing ddd4j-boot project
- Setting up ddd4j project structure
- Creating ddd4j project scaffolding
- Create ddd4j project (explicitly mentions "ddd4j")
- Initialize ddd4j project (initialize ddd4j project)
- ddd4j-boot project creation (create ddd4j-boot project)
Trigger phrases include:
- "Create ddd4j project" (create ddd4j project) - must include "ddd4j"
- "Initialize ddd4j project" (initialize ddd4j project) - must include "ddd4j"
- "Create ddd4j-boot project" (create ddd4j-boot project) - must include "ddd4j"
- "Create project using ddd4j" (create project using ddd4j)
- "ddd4j project scaffolding" (ddd4j project scaffolding)
DO NOT trigger this skill for:
- Generic DDD projects without mentioning ddd4j
- JPA/Hibernate projects
- Other ORM frameworks
- Generic project initialization without ddd4j context
- "Create DDD project" without "ddd4j" (too generic)
- "Initialize project" without "ddd4j" (too generic)
About DDD4j Boot
DDD4j Boot is a Java microservice development scaffold based on Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles. It is built with Spring Boot 3.5.x and uses lightweight ddd-4-java and cqrs-4-java libraries to implement Domain-Driven Design, Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS), and Event Sourcing.
Core Design Principles
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD): Strategic design through bounded contexts, tactical design with entities, value objects, aggregates, domain services, repositories, and domain events
- Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS): Separation of read and write models, independent optimization
- Event Sourcing: State changes recorded as event sequences, supporting complete history and state reconstruction
- Diamond Architecture (COLA): Adapter → Application → Domain ← Infrastructure four-layer architecture
Key Features
- Complete DDD layered architecture supporting COLA V5 pattern
- Lightweight DDD implementation based on ddd-4-java and cqrs-4-java
- Technology stack integration: Spring Boot 3.5.x, MyBatis Plus, Jackson, Guava, Swagger, SaToken
- Dual stack support: WebMVC (traditional Servlet) and WebFlux (reactive)
- Domain model base capabilities: BaseEntity, BaseRepository, BaseService
- Domain event support with built-in event publishing mechanism
- Anti-Corruption Layer (ACL) for external service integration
- Unified exception handling mechanism
Project Types Supported
1. Single-Module Monolith (single-module monolith)
Applicable scenarios: Small and medium-sized applications, a single business domain, team size 5-15 people
Features:
- Single Maven module
- All layers (interfaces, application, domain, infrastructure) are within the same module
- Suitable for rapid development and deployment
2. Multi-Module Monolith (multi-module monolith)
Applicable scenarios: Medium and large-sized applications, multiple business domains, team size 15-50 people
Features:
- Multiple Maven modules, divided by business domain
- Each business domain contains the complete DDD four-layer architecture
- Shared common module
- Unified BOM and dependency management
3. Microservices (monolithic microservices)
Applicable scenarios: Large e-commerce platform, multiple business domains, team size 50+ people
Features:
- Each service is deployed independently
- Services communicate through RPC and message queues
- Each service is internally organized according to the DDD four-layer architecture
- Independent databases and configurations
How to use this skill
CRITICAL: This skill should ONLY be triggered when the user explicitly mentions creating a ddd4j project. Do NOT trigger for generic DDD project creation requests without ddd4j context.
For New DDD4j Project Creation
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Identify the project type from user requirements:
- Single-module monolith →
single-module - Multi-module monolith →
multi-module - Microservices →
microservices
- Single-module monolith →
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Load the appropriate example from the
examples/directory:examples/single-module.md- Single-module monolith structureexamples/multi-module.md- Multi-module monolith structureexamples/microservices.md- Microservices structureexamples/architecture-patterns.md- DDD, Hexagonal, Clean, COLA V5 patterns
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Collect project information:
groupId: Maven group ID (e.g.,com.github.hiwepyorio.ddd4j.base)artifactId: Maven artifact ID (e.g.,ddd4j-douyinormy-ddd4j-service)version: Project version (e.g.,1.0.0-SNAPSHOT)parentVersion: Parent POM version (e.g.,2023.0.x.20251205-SNAPSHOTor reference toddd4j-boot-parent)packageBase: Base package name (e.g.,io.ddd4j.douyinorcom.example.service)modules: List of business modules (for multi-module/microservices)architecture: Architecture pattern (DDD Classic, Hexagonal, Clean, COLA V5)ddd4jBootVersion: DDD4j Boot version (if using ddd4j-boot-bom)
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Generate project structure:
- Create directory structure based on selected type
- Generate
pom.xmlfiles (parent and modules) - Create
package-info.javafiles for each module - Generate
.gitignore,LICENSE,mvnw,mvnw.cmd - Create basic directory structure with
src/main/javaandsrc/test/java
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Save to project directory:
- Default location: Save directly to the command execution directory (same level as the command)
- Directory creation: Automatically create the project directory structure if it doesn't exist
- File naming: Use descriptive names based on project type and module names
For Existing Project Validation
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Analyze project structure:
- Scan project directory for Maven modules
- Identify layer structure (interfaces, application, domain, infrastructure)
- Check package naming conventions
- Verify directory organization
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Identify project type:
- Single-module: Single
pom.xmlat root, all layers in one module - Multi-module: Parent
pom.xmlwith multiple modules, each module has complete layers - Microservices: Multiple services, each with independent structure
- Single-module: Single
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Validate against standards:
- Check DDD layer compliance
- Verify dependency direction (interfaces → application → domain ← infrastructure)
- Validate package naming (
{basePackage}.{module}.{layer}) - Check for required directories (
src/main/java,src/test/java) - Verify
package-info.javafiles exist
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Generate validation report:
- List identified issues
- Provide recommendations
- Suggest fixes for non-compliant structures
Output Format and File Saving
When generating a project structure, follow this response structure:
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Save the files first: Create the project structure directly in the command execution directory
- The project will be created at the same level as where the command is executed
- Generate all required files and directories (pom.xml, src/, etc.)
- Use the artifactId as the project root directory name
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Inform the user: Tell them where the files were saved
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Display the structure: Show the generated directory structure in a code block
Example Response Structure:
- First line: "I've created the DDD project structure and saved it to
./{artifactId}/in the current directory." - Then show the structure wrapped in a code block:
- Start with: three backticks +
text+ newline - Then the directory structure
- End with: three backticks + newline
- Start with: three backticks +
Critical Requirements:
- Always save project files directly to the command execution directory (same level)
- Use artifactId as the project root directory name
- Create the directory structure automatically if it doesn't exist
- Generate complete project structure with all required files
- Follow Maven and DDD conventions strictly
Project Structure Standards
Package Naming Convention
For multi-module projects:
{basePackage}.{moduleName}.{layerName}
Examples:
io.ddd4j.douyin.api.domain- API module, domain layerio.ddd4j.douyin.api.application- API module, application layerio.ddd4j.douyin.api.interfaces- API module, interfaces layerio.ddd4j.douyin.api.infrastructure- API module, infrastructure layer
Required Files
Every module must have:
pom.xml- Maven configurationsrc/main/java/{package}/package-info.java- Package documentationsrc/test/java/- Test directory structure.gitignore- Git ignore rules (at root)LICENSE- License file (at root)mvnw,mvnw.cmd- Maven wrapper (at root)
Layer Dependencies
Correct dependency direction:
interfaces → application → domain ← infrastructure
Rules:
- Domain layer must not depend on any other layer
- Infrastructure layer implements domain layer interfaces
- Application layer depends on domain layer
- Interfaces layer depends on application layer
Architecture Patterns
The skill supports four architecture patterns:
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DDD Classic Layered Architecture (DDD classic layered architecture)
- Layers: interfaces, application, domain, infrastructure
- Reference:
docs/1、DDD 经典分层架构目录结构.mdandexamples/architecture-patterns.md#ddd-classic
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Hexagonal Architecture (hexagonal architecture)
- Ports and Adapters pattern
- Reference:
docs/2、六边形架构详细目录结构参考.mdandexamples/architecture-patterns.md#hexagonal
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Clean Architecture (clean architecture)
- Entities, Use Cases, Interface Adapters
- Reference:
docs/3、整洁架构详细目录结构参考.mdandexamples/architecture-patterns.md#clean
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COLA V5 (diamond architecture)
- Adapter → App → Domain ← Infrastructure
- Reference:
docs/4、COLA V5 架构详细目录结构参考.mdandexamples/architecture-patterns.md#cola-v5
Validation Rules
When checking existing projects, validate:
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Structure Compliance:
- ✓ Correct layer organization
- ✓ Proper module separation
- ✓ Package naming conventions
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Dependency Rules:
- ✓ Domain layer has no external dependencies
- ✓ Infrastructure implements domain interfaces
- ✓ Correct dependency direction
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File Organization:
- ✓ Required directories exist
- ✓
package-info.javafiles present - ✓ Maven configuration correct
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Naming Conventions:
- ✓ Package names follow convention
- ✓ Module names are descriptive
- ✓ Layer names are standard
Examples
See the examples/ directory for:
single-module.md- Complete single-module monolith examplemulti-module.md- Complete multi-module monolith example (based on ddd4j-douyin structure)microservices.md- Complete microservices examplearchitecture-patterns.md- All four architecture patterns with detailed structures
Keywords
English keywords: ddd4j, ddd4j-boot, ddd4j project, create ddd4j project, initialize ddd4j project, ddd4j project creator, ddd4j project scaffolding, ddd4j-boot project, ddd4j project structure, ddd4j-boot initialization, ddd4j microservice, ddd4j monolith
Chinese keywords (Chinese keywords): ddd4j, ddd4j-boot, ddd4j project, create ddd4j project, initialize ddd4j project, ddd4j project creation, ddd4j project scaffolding, ddd4j-boot project, ddd4j project structure, ddd4j-boot initialization, ddd4j microservices, ddd4j monolithic application
IMPORTANT: All keywords must include "ddd4j" to avoid false triggers. Generic terms like "DDD project" (DDD project) or "create project" (create project) without "ddd4j" should NOT trigger this skill.