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Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob)

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Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob)

Software craftsman, author, and educator known for promoting software engineering principles and clean code practices. Uncle Bob is a prominent figure in the software development community, advocating for disciplined engineering practices.

Key Contributions

Clean Architecture (2012)

Martin synthesized multiple architectural patterns into a unified clean architecture approach, establishing the dependency rule as the core organizing principle. His architectural model integrates ideas from hexagonal architecture, onion architecture, and other layered approaches into a single coherent framework.

SOLID Principles & Clean Code

Author of foundational works on software craftsmanship, including advocacy for testable, framework-independent systems that prioritize business rules over technical details.

  • clean architecture — his 2012 synthesis of layered architectural patterns
  • dependency rule — the core principle governing clean architecture boundaries
  • Screaming architecture — his concept that architecture should reveal system intent

[source: uncle-bob-clean-architecture-2012]

Evidence — verified primary sources
uncle-bob-clean-architecture-2012 https://blog.cleancoder.com/uncle-bob/2012/08/13/the-clean-architecture.html
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References (2)
Clean Architectureapproach, establishing the dependency-rule as the core organizing principle. His architectural model integrates ideas from hexagonal-architeDependency Rulethe core principle governing clean architecture boundaries
Referenced by (4)
Clean Architecturethat integrates multiple layered architectural approaches into a unified system design philosophy. Clean Architecture organizes systems intoHexagonal Architecture's clean-architecture synthesis incorporated hexagonal architecture principles, particularly:Onion Architecture's clean-architecture synthesis adopted the onion pattern's:Jeffrey Palermo's clean-architecture synthesis and its emphasis on the dependency-rule.