Comparing Change Logs and Event Sourcing: Choosing the Right Approach for Your System
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, tracking changes to data is a fundamental requirement. Whether for auditing, debugging, compliance, or analytics, maintaining a history of changes enhances transparency and accountability within a system. Two prevalent approaches to capturing these changes are storing a change log and using event sourcing. While they share common goals, they differ significantly in implementation and suitability depending on the system’s needs. This blog post delves into the similarities and differences between change logs and event sourcing, assesses their applicability through practical examples, and provides guidance on choosing the right approach for your system....