Eventoed
Eventoed is a neologistic term used in information technology to describe systems, processes, or designs that are organized around discrete events. In this sense, a system is considered eventoed when its behavior is primarily driven by events such as messages, signals, or state changes rather than by central procedural control. The term emphasizes the role of event streams as the primary source of truth and coordination.
Usage and origins: The word appears in informal technical discourse, blogs, and conference talks within software
Characteristics: Common features include decoupled components, message brokers or event buses, and asynchrony. Systems are designed
Applications and examples: Eventoed concepts appear in microservices, IoT platforms, real-time analytics, and business process automation.
Comparison and challenges: While eventoed approaches can improve scalability and responsiveness, they can add complexity, complicate
See also: event-driven architecture, event sourcing, reactive programming.