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Maven Modules Enforce Spring Boot Architecture Better Than Packages
A developer argues that relying on package structures alone fails to enforce architectural boundaries in Spring Boot projects. By splitting the backend into specialized Maven modules with strict dependency rules, teams can turn architectural guidelines into compilation errors. The approach isolates core business logic from frameworks, preventing common violations like exposing database schemas via controllers.
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The technique is sound but adds complexity; teams should weigh the overhead of multi-module builds against the benefit of compile-time enforcement.
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