NO SILVER BULLET DDD: A Toolbox, Not a Religion
Dec 10, 2025
Explore why most software projects fail due to mismanagement of business domains rather than technical issues. Learn how Domain-Driven Design (DDD) should be treated as a flexible toolbox rather than a strict doctrine. Discover the importance of understanding your domain model deeply and collaborating with domain experts. Hear cautionary tales of over-engineering and how focusing on the right problems can lead to successful outcomes. The discussion emphasizes the value of strategic patterns in projects, even if tactical ones are optional.
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Legacy Emerges From Domain Drift
- Most projects become legacy not from technical limits but from accumulating domain-driven hacks and shortcuts.
- Robert Laszczkowski says repeated small workarounds without remodeling lead to unmaintainable codebases.
DDD Is A Modeling Mindset
- DDD's core is understanding the domain and modeling it well in code.
- Miłosz argues it's more a mindset than a heavy set of mandatory patterns.
Validate Needs Before Building Frameworks
- Avoid building frameworks or platforms before validating product needs.
- Miłosz warns that investing months in infrastructure can stall actual feature progress.