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What is it?
Event sourcing is a software pattern where every change to application state is recorded as
an immutable event—building a complete, auditable history.
How does it work?
Each state change = a new event, stored chronologically
Events are never altered or deleted
Current state is rebuilt by replaying these events
Why use it?
Traceability: Full audit trail for debugging & compliance
Flexibility: Reconstruct any past state, test features, analyze behavior
Scalability: Supports async processing and large workloads
Challenges:
Added complexity (especially in rebuilding state)
Growing event logs require careful storage management
Best for:
Financial systems (compliance, auditing)
Healthcare & logistics (detailed records)
Any domain needing historical analysis
Bottom line:
Event sourcing boosts transparency, maintainability, and scalability—if you’re ready for
the implementation discipline it demands!
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### Event Sourcing: The Power of Immutable Change Logs
**What is it?**
Event sourcing is a software design pattern where every change to application state is
captured as an immutable event, creating a complete and auditable history.
**How does it work?**
- Every state change generates a new event, stored in chronological order.
- Events are never altered or deleted.
- The current state is reconstructed by replaying all events.
**Why use it?**
- **Traceability:** Full audit trail for debugging and compliance.
- **Flexibility:** Rebuild any past state, test new features, and analyze historical behavior.
- **Scalability:** Enables asynchronous processing and handles large workloads efficiently.
**Challenges:**
- Increased complexity, especially when rebuilding state.
- Event logs grow over time, requiring careful storage and management.
**Best for:**
- Financial systems (compliance, auditing)
- Healthcare & logistics (detailed records)
- Any domain needing historical analysis
**Bottom line:**
Event sourcing delivers transparency, maintainability, and scalability—if you’re ready for
the implementation discipline it demands!
*Diagram credit: Dr. Milan Milanović*
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<h1>Event Sourcing: The Power of Immutable Change Logs</h1>
<h2>What is it?</h2>
<p>Event sourcing is a software design pattern where every change to application state is captured
as an immutable event, creating a complete and auditable history.</p>
<h2>How does it work?</h2>
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<li><img src="https://placehold.co/24x24/3498db/ffffff?text=1" alt="Step 1"> Every state
change generates a new event, stored in chronological order.</li>
<li><img src="https://placehold.co/24x24/3498db/ffffff?text=2" alt="Step 2"> Events are never
altered or deleted.</li>
<li><img src="https://placehold.co/24x24/3498db/ffffff?text=3" alt="Step 3"> The current state
is reconstructed by replaying all events.</li>
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<h2>Why use it?</h2>
<ul>
<li><span class="icon traceability"></span><strong>Traceability:</strong> Full audit trail for
debugging and compliance.</li>
<li><span class="icon flexibility"></span><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Rebuild any past state,
test new features, and analyze historical behavior.</li>
<li><span class="icon scalability"></span><strong>Scalability:</strong> Enables asynchronous
processing and handles large workloads efficiently.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Challenges</h2>
<ul>
<li><span class="icon challenge"></span>Increased complexity, especially when rebuilding
state.</li>
<li><span class="icon challenge"></span>Event logs grow over time, requiring careful storage
and management.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Best for</h2>
<ul>
<li><span class="icon best-for"></span>Financial systems (compliance, auditing)</li>
<li><span class="icon best-for"></span>Healthcare & logistics (detailed records)</li>
<li><span class="icon best-for"></span>Any domain needing historical analysis</li>
</ul>
<h2>Bottom line</h2>
<p><span class="icon bottom-line"></span>Event sourcing delivers transparency, maintainability,
and scalability—if you’re ready for the implementation discipline it demands!</p>
<p><em>Diagram credit: Dr. Milan Milanović</em></p>
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