The Event Modeling and Event Sourcing Podcast

The Event Modeling and Event Sourcing Podcast

Episode 20 - Learning Using Slices

May 21, 2025

Show Notes

In this episode, Adam and Martin discuss the growing popularity of event modeling and its relationship with Agile methodologies. They explore the importance of effective communication about event modeling within organizations, the use of swim lanes in event modeling, and the creation of new event models. The conversation also touches on the limits of event sourcing, particularly in relation to GDPR compliance, and emphasizes the need for clear workflows and documentation in software development

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 03:19 The Rise of Event Modeling 06:15 Understanding Fixed Costs in Agile 09:05 Experiences with Fixed Cost Models 12:13 The Importance of Communication in Organizations 17:06 Workshops and Community Engagement 22:57 Advanced Workshop Insights 23:23 Q&A on Swim Lanes 26:10 Microservices vs Monoliths: Lessons Learned 30:00 Creating New Event Models: When and Why 38:26 The Limits of Event Sourcing: When Not to Use It 53:55 GDPR Compliance and Event Sourcing: A Complex Relationship 59:12 New Chapter