DDD is basically more of a code first MDD. It's still very much in vogue. I do like DDD, the idea that you have a project that is completely focused on solving

DDD is basically more of a code first MDD. It's still very much in vogue. I do like DDD, the idea that you have a project that is completely focused on solving the business issues. Then the infrastructure/technology concerns simply plugin into that model. Gives you flexibility on changing technologies more easily, and well designed domain model can give you a serious business advantage.