Event-Driven Architectures for Real-Time Data Processing: A Deep Dive into System Design and Optimization

Author(s): Ritesh Kumar

Publication #: 2503038

Date of Publication: 13.03.2023

Country: USA

Pages: 1-18

Published In: Volume 9 Issue 2 March-2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15026990

Abstract

Event-driven architecture (EDA) has emerged as a pivotal paradigm for real-time data processing in distributed systems. As modern applications demand low-latency responses, scalability, and fault tolerance, event-driven systems enable asynchronous communication, improving responsiveness and system efficiency. This paper explores the core principles of event-driven architectures, including event sourcing, choreography, and orchestration, and examines their integration with microservices, distributed databases, and cloud-native technologies. It discusses key challenges such as event ordering, idempotency, fault tolerance, and scalability in large-scale distributed systems. Additionally, it presents industry use cases demonstrating effective implementations of EDA for streaming analytics, financial transactions, and IoT data processing. A comparative analysis of event brokers such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, and AWS EventBridge highlights their trade-offs in terms of performance, reliability, and scalability. The paper concludes with best practices for designing and optimizing event-driven systems, offering insights into architectural patterns that enhance resiliency and maintainability in real-time data pipelines.

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