Description: Event processing refers to the act of handling and responding to events in cloud-native ecosystems, a widely used paradigm for managing containerized applications and microservices. In this context, an ‘event’ can be any change in the state of an object within the system, such as the creation, update, or deletion of a resource like a pod, service, or task. This mechanism allows developers and system administrators to proactively react to changing conditions in the environment, facilitating automation and efficient resource management. Event processing is based on a publish-subscribe model, where system components can subscribe to specific events and execute actions in response to them. This not only enhances visibility into the system’s state but also allows integration with other tools and services, such as monitoring and automation systems. Furthermore, event processing is fundamental for implementing design patterns like microservices, where services can communicate and react to events asynchronously, improving the scalability and resilience of applications deployed in cloud-native environments.
