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Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS)

CQCommand Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS)RS is an architectural approach that separates read and write operations in a system.

Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) is an architectural approach that separates the responsibility for read and write operations in a system.
Established
Medium

Classification

  • Medium
  • Technical
  • Architectural
  • Intermediate

Technical context

REST APIsDatabasesMessaging Systems

Principles & goals

Separation of read and write operationsOptimization of performance for specific operationsFlexibility in adapting models
Build
Domain, Team

Use cases & scenarios

Compromises

  • Excessive complexity can lead to confusion
  • Difficulties in synchronizing data
  • Risk of inconsistencies
  • Use clear interfaces for read and write operations.
  • Document the architecture and decisions.
  • Thoroughly test the implementation.

I/O & resources

  • User Data
  • System Configuration
  • Database Connections
  • Processed Requests
  • System Reports
  • User Feedback

Description

Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) is an architectural approach that separates the responsibility for read and write operations in a system. This allows for better scalability and flexibility, as the two operations can be optimized independently. CQRS encourages the use of different models for read and write operations, leading to a clearer separation of business logic.

✔

  • Improved scalability
  • Better performance
  • Easier maintenance

✖

  • Complexity in implementation
  • Increased development effort
  • Possible inconsistencies between models

  • Response Time

    The time taken to process a request.

  • Throughput

    The number of requests processed per unit of time.

  • Error Rate

    The percentage of failed requests.

E-commerce Application with CQRS

An e-commerce application implementing CQRS to separate read and write operations, improving performance and scalability.

Financial Services Platform

A financial services platform using CQRS to efficiently process transactions and generate reports.

Social Media Application

A social media application using CQRS to manage user interactions and content separately.

1

Define the requirements for read and write operations.

2

Develop separate models for read and write operations.

3

Implement the CQRS architecture in your system.

⚠️ Technical debt & bottlenecks

  • Insufficient testing leads to unstable systems.
  • Complex architecture without clear documentation.
  • Outdated technologies that are not updated.
Data management complexitySynchronization issuesPerformance bottlenecks under high load
  • Using CQRS in a simple CRUD system.
  • Ignoring the need for data consistency.
  • Insufficient testing of the CQRS implementation.
  • Assuming that CQRS is always the best solution.
  • Overlooking the complexity that CQRS introduces.
  • Underestimating the effort required for implementation.
Knowledge of software architectureExperience with distributed systemsAbility to analyze problems
Increased scalability requirementsNeed for separation of read and write operationsGrowth of user numbers and data volumes
  • • Compliance with data protection regulations
  • • Technological dependencies
  • • Organizational policies