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How would you design a CQRS + Event Sourcing system in .NET Core?

Updated Apr 28, 2026

Short answer

Design a CQRS + Event Sourcing system in ASP.NET Core by separating read and write models, storing domain events as the source of truth, and rebuilding application state from event streams.

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Deep explanation

CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) and Event Sourcing are architectural patterns commonly used in scalable and distributed systems.

Together they provide:

  • High scalability
  • Auditability
  • Temporal history
  • Event-driven integration
  • Better separation of concerns

Common technologies include:

  • Apache Kafka
  • RabbitMQ
  • EventStore
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • MongoDB

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1. Understand CQRS

CQRS separates:

Commands (Write Side)

Commands modify state.

Examples:

  • CreateOrder
  • CancelOrder
  • UpdateInventory

Commands should:…

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