Stefan Wienert • 6/23/2024

Using ‘Packs’ (a.k.a Packwerk) as code organization / Engine alternative’ - Starting point and recipes

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This article explains the Packs (Packwerk) code organization technique, popularized by Shopify and Gusto, for structuring large Rails monoliths. It discusses moving from Rails' default type-based structure to a feature-based one, compares Packs to Rails Engines, and shares practical insights and recipes from six months of use.

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