Event-Driven Architecture Fundamentals and Common Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them)

This article explores the fundamentals of messaging, event-driven architecture (EDA), and asynchronous APIs. It covers topics such as message types, interaction patterns, and common pitfalls encountered when transitioning from synchronous to asynchronous architectures. The text also discusses design patterns for EDA, including Event Notification, Event-Carried State Transfer, using hypermedia links in events, and event batching. By understanding these concepts and avoiding common pitfalls, teams can successfully implement EDA and improve their system's efficiency and scalability.