Runtime vs Infrastructure Coupling: Pick Your Poison

Explore the misconceptions surrounding event-driven architecture and loose coupling in this 10-minute conference talk. Delve into the classic e-commerce example to debunk the myth that asynchronous communications automatically lead to loose coupling. Examine the differences between runtime and infrastructure coupling patterns, understanding why avoiding both types simultaneously is challenging. Learn about the concept of "complementary" vs "supplementary" data in inter-service integrations and discover how to select appropriate patterns for various integration scenarios. Gain valuable insights into platform engineering and event-driven architecture to make informed decisions in your development projects.

Runtime vs Infrastructure Coupling, pick your poison - Arsalan Ellahi