Summary

In this conversation, Vaughn Vernon and Udi Dahan discuss various topics related to software architecture, including service-oriented architecture (SOA), event-driven architecture, and sagas. They emphasize the importance of using the right architectural styles and patterns in the right places, rather than over-applying or misapplying them. They also discuss the role of patterns in software development and the need for a common language to facilitate communication among developers. Additionally, they explore the strengths and weaknesses of event-driven architecture and the misconceptions around API-first design. Finally, they delve into the concept of sagas as a way to handle complex business processes and policies.

Takeaways

Use the right architectural styles and patterns in the right places
Patterns are important for facilitating communication among developers
Event-driven architecture should not be over-applied or misapplied
API-first design should consider the actual business processes and not just CRUD operations
Sagas can be a useful technique for handling complex business processes and policies

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

04:21 Understanding Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

09:36 The Role of Patterns in Software Development

18:17 Exploring Event-Driven Architecture

35:07 The Concept of Sagas

Udi Dahan is one of the world’s foremost experts on Service-Oriented Architecture and Domain-Driven Design and also the creator of NServiceBus, the most popular service bus for .NET.

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