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Thinking in Events: Principles of Event-Driven Architecture, Part 1 with James Eastham

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Understanding Event-Driven Architecture

This chapter explores the fundamentals of event-driven architecture (EDA), highlighting the significance of asynchronous messaging and the complexities of semantic data format coupling. It contrasts traditional request-response models with EDA, emphasizing the importance of communicating in business-relevant terms and managing the balance of data ownership among microservices. The discussion also addresses the intricacies of event types, suggesting a minimalistic approach to information sharing and advocating for thorough documentation to support system adaptability.

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