diff --git a/public/data/blogs/architecture-modernization/entry.md b/public/data/blogs/architecture-modernization/entry.md index 0cdd936..0309b59 100644 --- a/public/data/blogs/architecture-modernization/entry.md +++ b/public/data/blogs/architecture-modernization/entry.md @@ -230,3 +230,40 @@ A _user journey_ may cover multiple products and product variants and is therefo not part of the product. The chapter ends with a comparison between _product mode_ and _project mode_. + +## 7. Big picture EventStorming + +A storm is brewing! A storm of events. + +_EventStorming is designed around the idea of maximizing attendee participation and diversity._ + +And probably also around the idea of discovery, the discovery of especially _domain events_, which +are _something that happens in the domain_. + +Apart from having a short introduction to the mechanics of EventStorming the chapter also has +advice on how to facilitate a session of EventStorming. And the Big Picture is exactly what it +says: About getting and overview of the entire domain without getting to nasty with details. + +EventStorming is also very good at highlighting incorrect assumptions, because it is a team +of very diverse people, with different view points on all parts of the business. An +EventStorming session is a _space where valuable conversations and learning take place_. + +When planning a session scope and purpose are the first elements to consider, simply to avoid +trying to cover too much. + +A physical session requires a lot of wall space. 8 meters are recommended as the minimum. A virtual +session obviously does not suffer from the same restraints. + +The session itself concists of e.g. Event Discovery, Event Sorting, a lot of +(sometimes heated) discussions. As the facilitator it is your job (among others) to keep +good order and discipline, making sure the session progresses as planned. + +Some things to look out for in the discussions are _Users dropping out of a flow or funnel_, +_User frustration_, _Unreliable technology_, _Missing and disputed knowledge_, +_Process ineffeciencies and bottlenecks_. These may lead to opportunities, so watch +out for those, too. + +There are som tips and tricks for the facilitator, such as _Don't model, tell a story_, +_Qualify events with the same name_, _Avoiding bikeshedding_, and lots of others. + +The summary at the end is excellent, which can be said for every chapter so far. diff --git a/public/data/blogs/blogs.json b/public/data/blogs/blogs.json index 80d7bd5..c6e358f 100644 --- a/public/data/blogs/blogs.json +++ b/public/data/blogs/blogs.json @@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ "title": "Architecture Modernization - a review", "teaser": "Modernize if you want to live", "dir": "", - "date": "2024-10-14", + "date": "2024-10-23", "categories": ["review"] } ]