What is the dependency rule in Go architecture ?

It's simple: domain layers import zero infrastructure. One peek at imports tells if arrows point wrong.

How do I check if my Go domain imports are broken?

Run `go build ./domain/...` or grep imports for database/sql, net/http, etc. Fails? Leaky.

Yes — if enforced. Domain ignorant of adapters means swap DBs without core changes.

Open your domain package. Spot 'database/sql'? Your Go architecture's broken. Here's why one import exposes the rot — and how to seal it.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

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