java-design-patterns/layers/index.md

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pattern	Layers	layers	/patterns/layers/	Architectural	Java

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

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