Why Developers Hate Clean Architecture (And Why I Use It Anyway)

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Clean Architecture is one of the most popular architectural styles in the .NET ecosystem — but it also comes with a lot of frustration. In this video, I show you exactly what happens when you add a real feature to a Clean Architecture project, using an “Archive To-Do” workflow as the example.

We walk through the entire flow:
- Updating the API endpoint
- Adjusting the Application layer (commands, handlers, validation)
- Touching the Domain model and events
- Wiring up Infrastructure changes
- And finally, discussing where this approach helps — and where it slows you down

By the end, you’ll see why many developers feel Clean Architecture is too much ceremony… and why I still use it in certain projects.

What you’ll learn:
• The tradeoffs of Clean Architecture in real-world development
• How feature work spreads across layers
• When Clean Architecture adds clarity — and when it adds friction
• My honest take on when it’s worth it

If you're deciding whether Clean Architecture is the right choice for your next .NET project, this video will give you a grounded, practical perspective.

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Видео Why Developers Hate Clean Architecture (And Why I Use It Anyway) канала Milan Jovanović