Event-driven architecture
Organizing a process so that a change or event triggers responses in other systems, instead of one component managing everything through a continuous sequence of calls.
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In business automation
An event-driven approach fits when several systems need to respond to the same occurrence. Each consumer should identify duplicate events and understand whether the information describes the current state or a historical change.
Examples
These examples illustrate a possible workflow. Adapt the connections and rules to your own systems.
Business process example
An approved order produces an event. One process prepares a shipping task and another updates reporting; a reporting failure should not erase the fact that the order was approved.
Relevant tools
- Shopify
- Store events can trigger several integrations; coordinating their responses is part of system design.
What to check
- Do not assume events always arrive once and in the correct order. Define identifiers, versions, and a way to fill in missing information.