In this episode, host Jonathan "J." Tower speaks with Sarah Dutkiewicz about Event Storming and how it helps teams unravel complex systems. They discuss the origins of Event Storming in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and its effectiveness in bridging communication gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Sarah explains the different types of Event Storming—big picture, process modeling, system design, and refactoring—and shares best practices for facilitating a session. They also compare Event Storming with UML and ERP modeling, highlighting its flexibility and focus on collaboration.

Guest Bio:

Sarah Dutkiewicz, known as "Sadukie," is a software developer, mentor, and technical community leader. She has extensive experience in software architecture, data solutions, and developer education. Passionate about knowledge sharing, Sarah speaks at conferences, organizes community events, and helps teams navigate complex technical challenges. She is also an advocate for improving documentation and communication in software projects.

References:

• EventStorming by Alberto Brandolini

• The EventStorming Handbook by Paul Rayner

• EventStorming.com

• 50,000 Stickies Later – Alberto Brandolini (Explore DDD 2017)

• 100,000 Stickies Later – Alberto Brandolini (Øredev 2019)