The Real Truth About Event-Driven Architecture

Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) is often hyped as the magic bullet for building loosely coupled, infinitely scalable systems, but it’s not without its quirks. In this talk, we break down the difference between temporal and design-time coupling, show how “scaling” can just move your bottlenecks elsewhere, and explain why sprawling, cross-service workflows usually spell trouble.

We also dive into the art of event ordering and share tips for carving out sensible service boundaries so you don’t end up with an unmanageable tangle of asynchronous calls. Whether you’re already “all in” on EDA or just curious, you’ll walk away with a clearer idea of what really works and what’s more hype than substance.

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