Definition
System design where actions are triggered by specific events or state changes.
In Depth
EDA uses events (like "order placed" or "inventory low") to trigger automated responses across distributed systems.
Example Usage
Automatically creating fulfillment requests when orders are approved in NetSuite.
Business Context
Enables real-time responsiveness and loose coupling between business systems.
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