java-design-patterns/layers/README.md

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layout: pattern
title: Layers
folder: layers
permalink: /patterns/layers/
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categories: Architectural
tags:
 - Java
 - Difficulty-Intermediate
 - Spring
---

## Intent
Layers is an architectural style where software responsibilities are
 divided among the different layers of the application.

![alt text](./etc/layers.png "Layers")

## Applicability
Use the Layers architecture when

* you want clearly divide software responsibilities into differents parts of the program
* you want to prevent a change from propagating throughout the application
* you want to make your application more maintainable and testable

## Credits

* [Pattern Oriented Software Architecture Vol I-V](http://www.amazon.com/Pattern-Oriented-Software-Architecture-Volume-Patterns/dp/0471958697)
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			`Layers is an architectural style where software responsibilities are`
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			`![alt text](./etc/layers.png "Layers")`

Use headings instead of bold text in index.md #238 2016-01-03 21:14:30 +01:00			`## Applicability`
			`Use the Layers architecture when`
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			`* you want clearly divide software responsibilities into differents parts of the program`
			`* you want to prevent a change from propagating throughout the application`
			`* you want to make your application more maintainable and testable`
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			`* [Pattern Oriented Software Architecture Vol I-V](http://www.amazon.com/Pattern-Oriented-Software-Architecture-Volume-Patterns/dp/0471958697)`