Episode 39 - Event Sourcing Predates Anything in Computing
March 1, 2026
Show Notes
Summary
In this episode of the Event Modeling and Event Sourcing Podcast, hosts Adam and Martin discuss recent developments in AI and its impact on workflow automation. They explore the innovative integration of live coding with event modeling, the challenges of arrow layouts, and the importance of understanding slice-based architecture. The conversation also delves into community perspectives on event sourcing, critiques of AI implementation in organizations, and the significance of experience in navigating these new paradigms. The hosts emphasize the need for a shift in thinking as the industry evolves, highlighting the potential of AI and event modeling to transform software development practices. In this conversation, Martin and Adam discuss various aspects of event sourcing, including its relationship with domain-driven design, the evolution of communication tools, and the importance of simplifying complex terminology. They delve into the debate surrounding event tagging and indexing, emphasizing the need for clarity in understanding event sourcing concepts. The discussion also highlights the portability of events and the significance of accounting principles in managing information effectively. Finally, they touch on the upcoming workshop that aims to teach these concepts in a hands-on manner.
Chapters
00:18 Introduction and Weekend Updates
03:17 AI in Event Modeling and Code Generation
04:23 Arrow Layouts and Event Modeling Challenges
05:17 AI Solutions for Event Modeling
06:18 Event Model Visualization Techniques
07:18 Managing Connections and Arrow Crossings
08:18 Leftness Index and Arrow Organization
09:11 Event Sourcing and Architecture Discussions
10:30 Slice-Based Architecture Insights
11:22 Agent Interactions and Future Directions
12:28 Industry Shifts and AI Integration
13:27 Critiques of AI Implementation in Organizations
14:15 Event Modeling Community Perspectives
15:13 Understanding Slice-Based Architecture
16:18 Navigating Feedback and Misunderstandings
17:07 The Importance of Experience in Event Sourcing
18:15 Abstractions and Coupling in Architecture
19:24 DCB Discussions and Community Opinions
20:20 Event Store and Indexing Mechanisms
21:16 Event Modeling and Technical Discussions
22:13 Conclusion and Future Considerations
30:23 The Evolution of Communication Tools
32:02 Event Sourcing and Domain-Driven Design
34:26 The Debate on Event Tagging
38:39 Understanding Event Indexing
49:23 Simplifying Event Sourcing Concepts
55:28 The Portability of Events
57:29 The Importance of Accounting in Event Sourcing
01:00:34 Preparing for the Upcoming Workshop