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title: "Discussion on \"Decoupling the Core: An Introduction to Hexagonal Architecture\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Decoupling the Core: An Introduction to Hexagonal Architecture\". An introduction to ports and adapters, DDD, and the boundaries that keep Java backends maintainable"
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# [Decoupling the Core: An Introduction to Hexagonal Architecture](https://malkomich.hashnode.dev/decoupling-the-core-an-introduction-to-hexagonal-architecture?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

An introduction to ports and adapters, DDD, and the boundaries that keep Java backends maintainable

Mar 20 · 12 min read · malkomich.hashnode.dev  
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