Event-driven architecture (EDA)

In a world where automation rules, event-driven architecture (EDA) is a primary target. Application event management isn't simple for developers. In this section, our experts explore the latest in EDA approaches and tooling, including how serverless should fit into your software architecture picture, in order to improve your EDA know-how.

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

Break down platforms via a service decomposition strategy

There's more than one way to break down a platform into microservices. This excerpt from 'Developing Microservice APIs with Python' explains one: decomposition by subdomains. Continue Reading
CQRS (command query responsibility segregation)

Command query responsibility segregation (CQRS) is a programming design pattern that treats retrieving data and changing data differently. Continue Reading
Essential serverless concepts to master before deployment

Serverless computing can be incredibly beneficial -- but easily misunderstood. Before adoption, have a clear understanding of proper use cases and app design principles. Continue Reading

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Event-driven vs. message-driven: It comes down to complexity

While the goal doesn't change, how do message-driven and event-driven design approaches really differ? More importantly, how do you choose the right approach? Continue Reading
3 event sourcing patterns that ease app processing

Examine the pros and cons of three event sourcing patterns that solve certain problems but can introduce new ones in an event-driven architecture. Continue Reading
5 predictions for 2020 software architecture trends

The past decade brought big changes to app development and management. Now, our contributors predict what the biggest software architecture trends of 2020 will be. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Using the saga design pattern for microservices transactions

We explore how the saga design pattern can support complex, long-term business processes and provide reliable rollback mechanisms for multistep transaction failures. Continue Reading
Tips and tools to achieve a serverless DevOps workflow

Serverless functions bring the benefits of event-driven computing to a CI/CD pipeline -- but to get there, DevOps teams might need to lean heavily on services and tools from the major cloud computing providers. Continue Reading
ICYMI: How to select and manage serverless APIs effectively

Explore how API selection and API management in a serverless architecture can make all the difference between getting results and having your project fall flat. Continue Reading

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

How to tackle 5 common event bus pattern problems

The event bus pattern has quickly become a necessity, but it's not a free ride. Here are five common problems you'll face when you rely on an event bus. Continue Reading
5 ways to get complex event processing right

How should software teams make the best use of complex event processing, and how can they implement it successfully? This article looks at five fundamental truths about CEP. Continue Reading