Explain advanced DDD tactical patterns and aggregate design in PHP.
Updated May 24, 2026
Short answer
DDD tactical patterns structure complex business domains using aggregates, entities, value objects, repositories, and domain services.
Deep explanation
Domain-Driven Design becomes essential when business complexity exceeds infrastructure complexity.
Core tactical patterns:
- Entities
Objects with identity over time.
- Value Objects
Immutable descriptive structures.
- Aggregates
Consistency boundaries enforcing invariants.
- Repositories
Persistence abstractions.
- Domain Services
Business logic not belonging to entities.
- Domain Events
Immutable business facts.
Aggregate design is one of the most critical DDD skills.…
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