Event Storming
Event Storming is a collaborative workshop technique used in software development to explore complex business domains and design systems by modeling domain events. It involves stakeholders and developers using sticky notes on a large surface to visualize events, commands, aggregates, and other domain concepts in a timeline. The goal is to build a shared understanding of the business processes and identify bounded contexts for domain-driven design.
Developers should learn Event Storming when working on complex business applications, especially in microservices or domain-driven design projects, to align technical implementation with business needs. It helps uncover hidden requirements, reduce misunderstandings, and facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams. Use cases include designing new systems, refactoring legacy code, or onboarding teams to a domain.