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Layering Pattern: Keep Controllers Thin, Logic in Services
The article explains the separation of concerns in backend applications by dividing code into three layers: controller, service, and repository. Controllers handle HTTP requests and responses, services contain business logic, and repositories manage data access. This pattern prevents 'fat controllers' and improves testability and reusability.
Meridian48 take
A solid architectural principle, but the article lacks concrete examples of when layering adds unnecessary complexity for small projects.
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