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# In a nutshell: What are DDD and CQRS (Domain Driven Design and Command Query Responsibility Segregation)?

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## Summary

Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is a software development approach that involves close collaboration between developers and domain experts. The goal is to design software that is well-suited for the business domain it will be used in. DDD introduces concepts and techniques, such as domain models, bounded contexts, and context maps.

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**@gaoyang24** · 0 upvotes

> 很多的开发人员其实并不是领域专家。我感觉如果变成领域专家需要对业务有很深的理解才可以。

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