Title

AWS re:Invent 2023 - Navigating the journey to serverless event-driven architecture (API303)

Summary

Dave Boyne, a developer advocate at AWS, focuses on serverless and event-driven architectures.
Event-driven architecture (EDA) is growing due to increased accessibility.
Key topics include starting points for building event-driven solutions, integration patterns, and future-proofing implementations.
EDA allows for loosely coupled systems, agility, and extensibility.
EventBridge and other AWS services are highlighted for managing events and integration.
Event storming is recommended for understanding system behavior and identifying events and boundaries.
Different types of messages in event architectures include events, commands, and queries.
Common pitfalls in EDA include accidental coupling, sensitive data in events, and processing large messages.
Governance, standards, and discoverability are crucial for maintaining EDA.
EventBridge schema discovery, Async API, and Event Catalog are tools for event documentation and discoverability.
Communication and understanding domain language are important for reducing complexity in EDA.

EDA is not new but has gained traction due to modern tools making it more accessible.
Understanding the domain and behavior before implementation can prevent future complexities.
Event storming is a practical method to visualize and understand the system's behavior.
AWS services like EventBridge, SQS, and DynamoDB Streams provide infrastructure for managing events.
EventBridge Pipes is a service that can enrich and filter events, aiding in decoupling.
Event-driven architectures are a collection of patterns, and domain-driven design can complement EDA.
Governance, standards, and discoverability are essential for the long-term success of EDA.
Tools like EventBridge schema discovery, Async API, and Event Catalog can help with event documentation and discoverability.
Embracing ubiquitous language within domains can help maintain clarity and reduce complexity in EDA.
The talk emphasizes the importance of considering future maintenance and operational excellence when building EDA.