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Rethink How You Choose Databases

Most teams still select databases based on habit: a relational system here, a NoSQL store there, maybe a streaming platform for good measure. But when you build around event sourcing, the database is no longer just a detail – it is the foundation of how your system records, replays, and reacts to change.

So why doesn't your database choice reflect that?

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This site is run by the native web GmbH, a Germany-based company and recognized experts in CQRS, Event Sourcing, Domain-Driven Design, and event-driven architectures.

We have been helping teams worldwide design and build distributed systems for almost two decades. We are also the creators of EventSourcingDB, a purpose-built database for event sourcing, as well as of CQRS.com and EventSourcing.ai, companion sites that explore the bigger picture around architecture and AI.

Beyond sharing knowledge here, we offer consulting, workshops, and hands-on support to help you turn these concepts into working systems.

Curious how we can support your project? Learn more about our Consulting and Workshops.

A Different Way of Thinking About Databases

Event sourcing redefines what you need from a database:

  • Not just tables, rows, and updates
  • But immutable events that can be stored, replayed, and observed
  • Not just state at a point in time
  • But the entire history of how the state came to be

By choosing the right kind of event store, you gain traceability, auditability, scalability, and real-time reactivity – while keeping the flexibility to evolve your system over time.

This site will guide you through the landscape of event sourcing databases, helping you understand their differences, their strengths, and when a specialized solution makes sense.

What You'll Learn Here

Wherever you are starting from, you'll find an entry point:

Need Support?

If you or your team need help evaluating, selecting, or implementing an event store, take a look at our Consulting and Workshops – we'd be happy to support you.