Clean Architecture Best Practices

Comprehensive guide to Clean Architecture principles for designing maintainable, testable software systems. Based on Robert C. Martin's "Clean Architecture: A Craftsman's Guide to Software Structure and Design." Contains 42 rules across 8 categories, prioritized by architectural impact.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

• Designing new software systems or modules
• Structuring dependencies between layers
• Defining boundaries between business logic and infrastructure
• Reviewing code for architectural violations
• Refactoring coupled systems toward cleaner structure

Rule Categories by Priority