SMRTR ProgrammingApr 12, 2026Daily.dev

Vertical Slice Architecture in Node.js: One Folder Per Use Case

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Vertical Slice Architecture organizes Node.js applications by grouping all code for each feature or use case into a single folder, rather than separating files by technical layers like controllers, services, and repositories. Each slice contains its own handler, business logic, validation, types, and tests, making features self-contained and easier to understand, add, or delete without hunting through multiple directories.

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