Softoverse.EventBus.InMemory

A lightweight, high-performance in-memory event bus implementation for .NET 10+ applications that enables decoupled communication through the publish-subscribe pattern. Perfect for implementing domain events, CQRS architectures, and microservice communication patterns within a single application instance.

📋 Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Quick Start
• Architecture & Design
• Configuration
• Usage
• Processing Strategies
• API Reference
• Advanced Usage
• Best Practices
• Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Performance
• Migration Guide
• Contributing
• License

✨ Features

• ⚡ High Performance: Built on .NET 9's System.Threading.Channels for optimal throughput
• 🔄 Asynchronous Processing: Non-blocking event publishing and handling
• 🛡️ Type-Safe: Strongly-typed event contracts with compile-time safety
• 🔧 Flexible Configuration: Choose between Channel-based or General event processing
• 🧵 Concurrency Control: Built-in semaphore-based concurrency management
• 🧱 Resilient: Configurable retry policies and error handling
• 📦 Bulk Operations: Support for bulk event publishing
• 📝 Extensive Logging: Comprehensive logging for monitoring and debugging
• 🧩 Dependency Injection: First-class DI container support

📦 Installation

Install the package via NuGet Package Manager:

dotnet add package Softoverse.EventBus.InMemory

Or via Package Manager Console:

Install-Package Softoverse.EventBus.InMemory

🚀 Quick Start

1. Define Your Events

Create events by implementing the IEvent interface:

using Softoverse.EventBus.InMemory.Abstractions;

public class OrderCreatedEvent : IEvent
{
    public string OrderNumber { get; set; }
    public decimal Amount { get; set; }
    public string CustomerId { get; set; }
}

public class PaymentProcessedEvent : IEvent
{
    public string PaymentId { get; set; }
    public decimal Amount { get; set; }
}

Note: You can optionally add an Id property to your events if needed:

public class OrderCreatedEvent : IEvent
{
    public Guid Id { get; init; } = Guid.CreateVersion7();
    public string OrderNumber { get; set; }
    public decimal Amount { get; set; }
    public string CustomerId { get; set; }
}

2. Create Event Handlers

Implement event handlers using the IEventHandler<T> interface:

using Softoverse.EventBus.InMemory.Abstractions;

public class OrderCreatedEventHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    private readonly ILogger<OrderCreatedEventHandler> _logger;
    
    public OrderCreatedEventHandler(ILogger<OrderCreatedEventHandler> logger)
    {
        _logger = logger;
    }

    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
    {
        _logger.LogInformation("Processing order {OrderNumber} for customer {CustomerId}", 
            @event.OrderNumber, @event.CustomerId);
        
        // Your business logic here
        await ProcessOrderAsync(@event);
    }
    
    private async Task ProcessOrderAsync(OrderCreatedEvent orderEvent)
    {
        // Implementation details...
        await Task.Delay(100); // Simulate work
    }
}

3. Implement Event Processor

Create an event processor that orchestrates event handling:

using Softoverse.EventBus.InMemory.Abstractions;

public class DefaultEventProcessor : IEventProcessor
{
    private readonly IServiceProvider _serviceProvider;
    private readonly ILogger<DefaultEventProcessor> _logger;
    
    public DefaultEventProcessor(
        IServiceProvider serviceProvider, 
        ILogger<DefaultEventProcessor> logger)
    {
        _serviceProvider = serviceProvider;
        _logger = logger;
    }

    public async Task ProcessEventAsync(IEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
    {
        _logger.LogInformation("Processing event {EventType}", 
            @event.GetType().Name);
            
        await ProcessEventHandlersAsync(@event, cancellationToken);
    }

    public async Task ProcessEventHandlersAsync(IEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
    {
        using var scope = _serviceProvider.CreateScope();
        var handlers = scope.ServiceProvider.GetServices<IEventHandler>();
        
        var applicableHandlers = handlers.Where(h => h.CanHandle(@event)).ToList();
        
        if (!applicableHandlers.Any())
        {
            _logger.LogWarning("No handlers found for event type {EventType}", @event.GetType().Name);
            return;
        }

        var handlerTasks = applicableHandlers.Select(handler => 
            SafeHandleAsync(handler, @event, cancellationToken));
            
        await Task.WhenAll(handlerTasks);
    }
    
    private async Task SafeHandleAsync(IEventHandler handler, IEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
    {
        try
        {
            await handler.HandleAsync(@event, cancellationToken);
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            _logger.LogError(ex, "Handler {HandlerType} failed to process event {EventType}", 
                handler.GetType().Name, @event.GetType().Name);
        }
    }
}

⚙️ Configuration

Dependency Injection Setup

Register the event bus in your Program.cs:

using Softoverse.EventBus.InMemory;

var builder = WebApplication.CreateBuilder(args);

// Register EventBus with assemblies containing your handlers
builder.Services.AddEventBus<DefaultEventProcessor>(
    builder.Configuration,
    [typeof(Program).Assembly] // Add assemblies containing your event handlers
);

var app = builder.Build();

AddEventBus registers IEventBus and IEventProcessor as scoped services. If you need to use them inside singletons or hosted services, resolve them through a scope (for example, via IServiceScopeFactory).

Configuration Options

Configure the event bus behavior in your appsettings.json:

{
  "EventBusSettings": {
    "EventBusType": "Channel",
    "MaxConcurrency": 1000,
    "ChannelCapacity": -1,
    "EventProcessorCapacity": 10,
    "ExecuteAfterSeconds": 2,
    "RetryAfterSeconds": 5,
    "RetryCount": 10,
    "EachRetryInterval": 3
  }
}

Configuration Parameters

Parameter	Description	Default Value
EventBusType	Processing strategy: "Channel" or "General"	"Channel"
MaxConcurrency	Maximum concurrent operations	1000
ChannelCapacity	Channel buffer size (-1 = unbounded)	-1
EventProcessorCapacity	Max concurrent event processors	10
ExecuteAfterSeconds	Delay before initial execution	2
RetryAfterSeconds	Delay before retry attempts	5
RetryCount	Maximum retry attempts	10
EachRetryInterval	Seconds between retry attempts	3

📖 Usage

Publishing Events

Inject IEventBus into your services and publish events:

public class OrderService
{
    private readonly IEventBus _eventBus;
    
    public OrderService(IEventBus eventBus)
    {
        _eventBus = eventBus;
    }
    
    public async Task CreateOrderAsync(CreateOrderRequest request)
    {
        // Create order logic...
        var order = new Order(request);
        
        // Publish single event
        var orderCreatedEvent = new OrderCreatedEvent
        {
            OrderNumber = order.Number,
            Amount = order.Amount,
            CustomerId = order.CustomerId
        };
        
        await _eventBus.PublishAsync(orderCreatedEvent);
        
        // Publish multiple events
        var events = new List<OrderCreatedEvent>
        {
            orderCreatedEvent,
            // ... more events
        };
        
        await _eventBus.BulkPublishAsync(events);
    }
}

Multiple Event Handlers

You can have multiple handlers for the same event:

public class EmailNotificationHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
    {
        // Send email notification
    }
}

public class InventoryUpdateHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
    {
        // Update inventory
    }
}

public class AuditLogHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
    {
        // Log audit entry
    }
}

🧠 Processing Strategies

Channel-based Processing (Recommended)

Uses System.Threading.Channels for high-throughput, asynchronous event processing with a background service:

• Pros: High performance, non-blocking publishing, automatic retry handling
• Cons: Events processed asynchronously (eventual consistency)
• Best for: High-volume scenarios, microservices, domain events

{
  "EventBusSettings": {
    "EventBusType": "Channel"
  }
}

General Processing

Processes events immediately and synchronously:

• Pros: Immediate processing, simpler debugging
• Cons: Blocking operations, lower throughput
• Best for: Simple scenarios, debugging, immediate consistency requirements

{
  "EventBusSettings": {
    "EventBusType": "General"
  }
}

🏗️ Architecture & Design

System Architecture

The EventBus architecture consists of four main components:

┌─────────────┐      ┌──────────────┐      ┌────────────────────┐      ┌──────────────┐
│   Publisher │─────▶│   IEventBus  │─────▶│  IEventProcessor   │─────▶│ IEventHandler│
│  (Service)  │      │ (Channel/    │      │ (Process & Route)  │      │  (Multiple)  │
└─────────────┘      │  General)    │      └────────────────────┘      └──────────────┘
                     └──────────────┘
                           │
                           ▼
                     ┌──────────────────────┐
                     │ ChannelEventsHosted  │
                     │      Service         │
                     │ (Background Worker)  │
                     └──────────────────────┘

Channel-Based Implementation Details

1. Event Publishing Flow

Publisher → IEventBus.PublishAsync() → Channel.Writer.WriteAsync() → Returns immediately

The ChannelEventBus uses an unbounded or bounded channel configured based on ChannelCapacity:

• Unbounded Channel (ChannelCapacity = -1): No capacity limit, events never lost
• Bounded Channel (ChannelCapacity > 0): Fixed capacity with BoundedChannelFullMode.Wait to prevent event loss

2. Background Processing

ChannelEventsHostedService → Channel.Reader.ReadAsync() → IEventProcessor.ProcessEventAsync()

The ChannelEventsHostedService is a BackgroundService that:

• Continuously reads events from the channel
• Uses a SemaphoreSlim to control concurrent processing (limit = EventProcessorCapacity)
• Processes events through the IEventProcessor implementation
• Handles errors gracefully without crashing the service

3. Channel Configuration Options

// Unbounded Channel Options
var options = new UnboundedChannelOptions()
{
    SingleReader = false,        // Multiple consumers for max concurrency
    SingleWriter = false,        // Multiple publishers can write simultaneously
    AllowSynchronousContinuations = true  // Better performance
};

// Bounded Channel Options
var options = new BoundedChannelOptions(capacity)
{
    FullMode = BoundedChannelFullMode.Wait,  // Blocks publisher until space available
    SingleReader = false,        // Multiple concurrent readers
    SingleWriter = false,        // Multiple concurrent writers
    AllowSynchronousContinuations = true
};

Configuration Impact:

• SingleReader = false: Enables maximum concurrency but slightly reduces performance
• SingleWriter = false: Better for multi-threaded publishing scenarios
• AllowSynchronousContinuations = true: Continuations run on current thread for better performance
• FullMode = Wait: Guarantees no event loss (events will wait until space is available)

4. Concurrency Control

The system uses a SemaphoreSlim to limit concurrent event processing:

private readonly SemaphoreSlim semaphore = new(
    eventBusSettings.EventProcessorCapacity,  // Initial count
    eventBusSettings.EventProcessorCapacity   // Maximum count
);

This prevents overwhelming the system with too many concurrent operations.

General Implementation Details

The GeneralEventBus processes events synchronously:

Publisher → IEventBus.PublishAsync() → IEventProcessor.ProcessEventAsync() → Handlers → Returns

• No channel or background service involved
• Direct processing on the calling thread
• Simpler model but blocks the publisher until all handlers complete

Event Handler Registration

The AddEventBus<TEventProcessor>() extension method automatically:

1. Registers IEventBus and IEventProcessor as Scoped services
2. Scans provided assemblies for IEventHandler implementations
3. Registers handlers as Scoped services
4. Registers both generic (IEventHandler<TEvent>) and non-generic (IEventHandler) interfaces
5. Allows multiple handlers per event type

// Handlers are resolved from DI container per scope
using var scope = _serviceProvider.CreateScope();
var handlers = scope.ServiceProvider.GetServices<IEventHandler>();
var applicableHandlers = handlers.Where(h => h.CanHandle(@event));

Event Processing Pipeline

1. Event Published: IEventBus.PublishAsync(event)
2. Enqueued (Channel mode): Event written to channel
3. Background Worker (Channel mode): Reads from channel
4. Semaphore Acquired: Waits if at capacity limit
5. Processor Invoked: IEventProcessor.ProcessEventAsync(event)
6. Handlers Resolved: DI container provides all applicable handlers
7. Parallel Execution: All handlers run concurrently via Task.WhenAll()
8. Error Handling: Exceptions caught per handler, don't affect others
9. Semaphore Released: Next event can be processed
10. Logged: Comprehensive logging at each step

Request-Response Pattern (InvokeAsync)

For scenarios requiring a response from event handlers:

TResult result = await eventBus.InvokeAsync<TResult>(event);

This method:

• Bypasses the channel (even in Channel mode)
• Directly invokes the processor synchronously
• Returns the result from the first applicable handler
• Used for queries or synchronous operations

Memory Management

• Bounded Channels: Fixed memory footprint based on ChannelCapacity
• Unbounded Channels: Dynamic memory allocation, grows with event volume
• Event Lifetime: Events are garbage collected after processing
• Handler Scoping: Handlers created per scope, disposed automatically

Thread Safety

All implementations are thread-safe:

• Channel writers/readers are thread-safe by design
• Semaphore handles concurrent access
• Handler resolution uses scoped DI containers
• No shared mutable state in event bus implementations

📚 API Reference

Core Interfaces

IEvent

The base marker interface for all events in the system.

public interface IEvent;

Note: IEvent is a marker interface with no properties. Events can define their own properties as needed.

Creating Events

Events are created by implementing the IEvent interface:

public class UserRegisteredEvent : IEvent
{
    public string UserId { get; set; }
    public string Email { get; set; }
}

Note: Since IEvent is a marker interface, you have full control over the properties and structure of your events. You can add an Id property if your use case requires it:

public class UserRegisteredEvent : IEvent
{
    public Guid Id { get; init; } = Guid.CreateVersion7();
    public string UserId { get; set; }
    public string Email { get; set; }
}

IEventBus

The main interface for publishing and invoking events.

public interface IEventBus
{
    // Fire-and-forget publish: enqueue background job to process subscribers
    ValueTask PublishAsync<TEvent>(TEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
        where TEvent : class, IEvent;

    ValueTask BulkPublishAsync<TEvent>(List<TEvent> events, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
        where TEvent : class, IEvent;

    // Wait for the response
    ValueTask<TResult> InvokeAsync<TResult>(object @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default);
}

Methods:

• PublishAsync(event, cancellationToken)

  • Publishes a single event to all registered handlers
  • Returns immediately (Channel mode) or after processing (General mode)
  • Parameters:
    • event: The event to publish
    • cancellationToken: Optional cancellation token
  • Returns: ValueTask (completes when event is enqueued or processed)

• BulkPublishAsync(events, cancellationToken)

  • Publishes multiple events of the same type
  • Processes sequentially to maintain order
  • Parameters:
    • events: List of events to publish
    • cancellationToken: Optional cancellation token
  • Returns: ValueTask (completes when all events are enqueued or processed)

• InvokeAsync(event, cancellationToken)

  • Synchronously invokes event handlers and waits for a result
  • Bypasses the channel queue (even in Channel mode)
  • Returns result from the event processor
  • Parameters:
    • event: The event to invoke (of type object)
    • cancellationToken: Optional cancellation token
  • Returns: ValueTask<TResult> with the result from handlers
  • Use Cases: Query operations, request-response patterns, synchronous workflows

IEventHandler

The base interface for all event handlers.

public interface IEventHandler
{
    bool CanHandle(IEvent @event);
    Task HandleAsync(IEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default);
}

Methods:

• CanHandle(event): Determines if this handler can process the given event
• HandleAsync(event, cancellationToken): Processes the event

IEventHandler

Generic interface for type-safe event handlers.

public interface IEventHandler<in TEvent> : IEventHandler where TEvent : IEvent
{
    Task HandleAsync(TEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default);
    
    // Bridge implementations (auto-implemented)
    bool IEventHandler.CanHandle(IEvent @event) => @event is TEvent;
    Task IEventHandler.HandleAsync(IEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
        => @event is TEvent typed ? HandleAsync(typed, cancellationToken) : Task.CompletedTask;
}

Implementation Example:

public class OrderCreatedHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
    {
        // Handle the event
    }
}

IEventProcessor

Interface for processing events and coordinating handler execution.

public interface IEventProcessor
{
    Task ProcessEventAsync(IEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default);
    Task ProcessEventHandlersAsync(IEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default);
    Task<TResult> InvokeAsync<TResult>(object @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default);
}

Methods:

• ProcessEventAsync(event, cancellationToken)

  • Main entry point for event processing
  • Coordinates the overall processing workflow
  • Typically calls ProcessEventHandlersAsync internally

• ProcessEventHandlersAsync(event, cancellationToken)

  • Resolves and executes all applicable handlers for the event
  • Handles errors per handler without affecting others
  • Executes handlers in parallel using Task.WhenAll()

• InvokeAsync(event, cancellationToken)

  • Processes event and returns a result
  • Used for request-response patterns
  • Returns result from the first applicable handler

Extension Methods

AddEventBus

Registers the event bus and all event handlers in the DI container.

public static IServiceCollection AddEventBus<TEventProcessor>(
    this IServiceCollection services, 
    IConfiguration configuration, 
    params List<Assembly> assemblies)
    where TEventProcessor : class, IEventProcessor

Parameters:

• services: The service collection
• configuration: Application configuration
• assemblies: Assemblies to scan for event handlers

Returns: The service collection for chaining

Usage:

builder.Services.AddEventBus<DefaultEventProcessor>(
    builder.Configuration,
    [typeof(Program).Assembly, typeof(OrderHandler).Assembly]
);

GetEventBusSettings

Retrieves event bus configuration settings.

public static EventBusSettings GetEventBusSettings(this IConfiguration configuration)

Returns: EventBusSettings instance populated from configuration

Configuration Classes

EventBusSettings

Configuration class for event bus behavior.

public class EventBusSettings
{
    public const string SectionName = "EventBusSettings";
    
    public int MaxConcurrency { get; set; } = 1000;
    public int ChannelCapacity { get; set; } = -1;
    public int EventProcessorCapacity { get; set; } = 10;
    public int ExecuteAfterSeconds { get; set; } = 2;
    public int RetryAfterSeconds { get; set; } = 5;
    public int RetryCount { get; set; } = 10;
    public int EachRetryInterval { get; set; } = 3;
    public int[] RetryIntervals { get; }
}

Properties:

• MaxConcurrency: Maximum concurrent operations (default: 1000)
• ChannelCapacity: Channel buffer size, -1 for unbounded (default: -1)
• EventProcessorCapacity: Max concurrent event processors (default: 10)
• ExecuteAfterSeconds: Initial execution delay (default: 2)
• RetryAfterSeconds: Delay before retry attempts (default: 5)
• RetryCount: Maximum retry attempts (default: 10)
• EachRetryInterval: Seconds between retries (default: 3)
• RetryIntervals: Array of retry intervals based on RetryCount and EachRetryInterval

🧩 Advanced Usage

Custom Event Processor

Create sophisticated event processing logic:

public class RetryableEventProcessor : IEventProcessor
{
    private readonly IServiceProvider _serviceProvider;
    private readonly EventBusSettings _settings;
    private readonly ILogger<RetryableEventProcessor> _logger;
    
    public RetryableEventProcessor(
        IServiceProvider serviceProvider,
        EventBusSettings settings,
        ILogger<RetryableEventProcessor> logger)
    {
        _serviceProvider = serviceProvider;
        _settings = settings;
        _logger = logger;
    }

    public async Task ProcessEventAsync(IEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
    {
        var retryIntervals = _settings.RetryIntervals;
        
        for (int attempt = 0; attempt <= _settings.RetryCount; attempt++)
        {
            try
            {
                await ProcessEventHandlersAsync(@event, cancellationToken);
                return; // Success
            }
            catch (Exception ex) when (attempt < _settings.RetryCount)
            {
                _logger.LogWarning(ex, "Attempt {Attempt} failed for event {EventType}. Retrying...", 
                    attempt + 1, @event.GetType().Name);
                    
                await Task.Delay(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(retryIntervals[attempt]), cancellationToken);
            }
        }
    }

    public async Task ProcessEventHandlersAsync(IEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
    {
        // Implementation similar to DefaultEventProcessor
    }
}

Event Handler with Dependencies

public class ComplexOrderHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    private readonly IOrderRepository _orderRepository;
    private readonly IEmailService _emailService;
    private readonly IPaymentService _paymentService;
    private readonly ILogger<ComplexOrderHandler> _logger;
    
    public ComplexOrderHandler(
        IOrderRepository orderRepository,
        IEmailService emailService,
        IPaymentService paymentService,
        ILogger<ComplexOrderHandler> logger)
    {
        _orderRepository = orderRepository;
        _emailService = emailService;
        _paymentService = paymentService;
        _logger = logger;
    }

    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
    {
        try
        {
            // Complex business logic with multiple dependencies
            var order = await _orderRepository.GetByNumberAsync(@event.OrderNumber);
            
            await _paymentService.InitializePaymentAsync(order.PaymentInfo);
            await _emailService.SendOrderConfirmationAsync(order.CustomerId, order);
            
            _logger.LogInformation("Successfully processed order {OrderNumber}", @event.OrderNumber);
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            _logger.LogError(ex, "Failed to process order {OrderNumber}", @event.OrderNumber);
            throw; // Re-throw to trigger retry logic
        }
    }
}

📈 Monitoring and Diagnostics

The event bus provides comprehensive logging for monitoring:

// Enable detailed logging in appsettings.json
{
  "Logging": {
    "LogLevel": {
      "Softoverse.EventBus.InMemory": "Information"
    }
  }
}

🧪 Testing

Unit Testing Event Handlers

[Test]
public async Task OrderCreatedEventHandler_Should_ProcessOrder()
{
    // Arrange
    var logger = Mock.Of<ILogger<OrderCreatedEventHandler>>();
    var handler = new OrderCreatedEventHandler(logger);
    var orderEvent = new OrderCreatedEvent
    {
        OrderNumber = "ORDER-001",
        Amount = 100.00m,
        CustomerId = "CUST-001"
    };

    // Act
    await handler.HandleAsync(orderEvent);

    // Assert
    // Verify expected behavior
}

Integration Testing

[Test]
public async Task EventBus_Should_DeliverEvents_ToAllHandlers()
{
    // Arrange
    var services = new ServiceCollection();
    services.AddLogging();
    services.AddEventBus<DefaultEventProcessor>(configuration, [typeof(OrderCreatedEventHandler).Assembly]);
    
    var serviceProvider = services.BuildServiceProvider();
    var eventBus = serviceProvider.GetRequiredService<IEventBus>();
    
    // Act
    var orderEvent = new OrderCreatedEvent { OrderNumber = "ORDER-001" };
    await eventBus.PublishAsync(orderEvent);
    
    // Wait for processing (Channel mode)
    await Task.Delay(1000);
    
    // Assert
    // Verify handlers were called
}

💡 Best Practices

Event Design

1. Event Naming Conventions

Use past-tense verbs to indicate something has happened:

✅ Good:
public class OrderCreatedEvent : IEvent { }
public class PaymentProcessedEvent : IEvent { }
public class UserRegisteredEvent : IEvent { }

❌ Avoid:
public class CreateOrderEvent : IEvent { }
public class ProcessPaymentEvent : IEvent { }
public class RegisterUserEvent : IEvent { }

2. Event Immutability

Make events immutable after creation:

public class OrderCreatedEvent : IEvent
{
    public string OrderNumber { get; init; }  // Use 'init' instead of 'set'
    public decimal Amount { get; init; }
    public DateTime CreatedAt { get; init; }

    public OrderCreatedEvent(string orderNumber, decimal amount)
    {
        OrderNumber = orderNumber;
        Amount = amount;
        CreatedAt = DateTime.UtcNow;
    }
}

3. Keep Events Focused

Each event should represent a single business occurrence:

✅ Good - Separate concerns:
public class OrderCreatedEvent : IEvent { }
public class PaymentInitiatedEvent : IEvent { }
public class InventoryReservedEvent : IEvent { }

❌ Avoid - Too broad:
public class OrderProcessedEvent : IEvent 
{
    public Payment Payment { get; set; }
    public Inventory Inventory { get; set; }
    public Shipping Shipping { get; set; }
}

4. Include Relevant Context

Events should contain all information handlers need:

public class OrderCreatedEvent : IEvent
{
    public string OrderNumber { get; init; }
    public string CustomerId { get; init; }
    public decimal TotalAmount { get; init; }
    public List<OrderItem> Items { get; init; }
    public Address ShippingAddress { get; init; }
    public DateTime CreatedAt { get; init; }
}

Handler Design

1. Keep Handlers Independent

Each handler should work independently without depending on execution order:

✅ Good - Independent handlers:
public class EmailNotificationHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        // Self-contained email logic
        await _emailService.SendAsync(@event.CustomerId, "Order Confirmation");
    }
}

public class InventoryHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        // Self-contained inventory logic
        await _inventoryService.ReserveItems(@event.Items);
    }
}

2. Handle Errors Gracefully

Always handle errors to prevent one handler from affecting others:

public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
{
    try
    {
        await ProcessOrderAsync(@event);
    }
    catch (TransientException ex)
    {
        _logger.LogWarning(ex, "Transient error, will retry");
        throw; // Trigger retry logic
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
        _logger.LogError(ex, "Permanent error, logging and continuing");
        await LogErrorAsync(ex, @event);
        // Don't throw - allow other handlers to process
    }
}

3. Implement Idempotency

Handlers should be safe to execute multiple times:

public class PaymentProcessingHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        // Check if already processed
        if (await _paymentService.IsProcessedAsync(@event.OrderNumber))
        {
            _logger.LogInformation("Payment already processed for {OrderNumber}", @event.OrderNumber);
            return;
        }
        
        // Process payment
        await _paymentService.ProcessAsync(@event);
        
        // Mark as processed
        await _paymentService.MarkAsProcessedAsync(@event.OrderNumber);
    }
}

4. Use Scoped Dependencies

Handlers are scoped, so inject scoped or transient services:

public class OrderHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    private readonly IOrderRepository _repository;  // Scoped
    private readonly IDbContext _dbContext;         // Scoped
    
    public OrderHandler(IOrderRepository repository, IDbContext dbContext)
    {
        _repository = repository;
        _dbContext = dbContext;
    }
}

Event Processor Design

1. Implement Retry Logic

public class RobustEventProcessor : IEventProcessor
{
    public async Task ProcessEventAsync(IEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        var retryCount = 0;
        var maxRetries = 3;
        
        while (retryCount <= maxRetries)
        {
            try
            {
                await ProcessEventHandlersAsync(@event, ct);
                return;
            }
            catch (Exception ex) when (retryCount < maxRetries && IsTransient(ex))
            {
                retryCount++;
                var delay = TimeSpan.FromSeconds(Math.Pow(2, retryCount)); // Exponential backoff
                _logger.LogWarning("Retry {Retry}/{Max} after {Delay}s", retryCount, maxRetries, delay.TotalSeconds);
                await Task.Delay(delay, ct);
            }
        }
    }
    
    private bool IsTransient(Exception ex) => 
        ex is TimeoutException or HttpRequestException or DbUpdateException;
}

2. Add Circuit Breaker Pattern

public class CircuitBreakerEventProcessor : IEventProcessor
{
    private readonly Polly.CircuitBreakerPolicy _circuitBreaker;
    
    public CircuitBreakerEventProcessor()
    {
        _circuitBreaker = Policy
            .Handle<Exception>()
            .CircuitBreakerAsync(
                exceptionsAllowedBeforeBreaking: 5,
                durationOfBreak: TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1)
            );
    }
    
    public async Task ProcessEventAsync(IEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        await _circuitBreaker.ExecuteAsync(async () =>
        {
            await ProcessEventHandlersAsync(@event, ct);
        });
    }
}

Configuration Best Practices

1. Environment-Specific Settings

// appsettings.Development.json
{
  "EventBusSettings": {
    "EventBusType": "General",  // Simpler debugging
    "EventProcessorCapacity": 1
  }
}

// appsettings.Production.json
{
  "EventBusSettings": {
    "EventBusType": "Channel",  // High performance
    "EventProcessorCapacity": 50,
    "ChannelCapacity": 10000
  }
}

2. Tune for Your Workload

• High-volume, bursty traffic: Use unbounded channels (ChannelCapacity: -1)
• Memory-constrained: Use bounded channels with appropriate capacity
• CPU-bound handlers: Lower EventProcessorCapacity (e.g., CPU core count)
• I/O-bound handlers: Higher EventProcessorCapacity (e.g., 50-100)

3. Monitor and Adjust

public class MetricsEventProcessor : IEventProcessor
{
    private readonly IMetricsCollector _metrics;
    
    public async Task ProcessEventAsync(IEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        var stopwatch = Stopwatch.StartNew();
        try
        {
            await ProcessEventHandlersAsync(@event, ct);
            _metrics.RecordSuccess(@event.GetType().Name, stopwatch.ElapsedMilliseconds);
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            _metrics.RecordFailure(@event.GetType().Name, stopwatch.ElapsedMilliseconds);
            throw;
        }
    }
}

Testing Best Practices

1. Test Handlers in Isolation

[Fact]
public async Task Handler_Should_ProcessEvent_Successfully()
{
    // Arrange
    var mockService = new Mock<IOrderService>();
    var handler = new OrderCreatedHandler(mockService.Object);
    var @event = new OrderCreatedEvent { OrderNumber = "123" };
    
    // Act
    await handler.HandleAsync(@event);
    
    // Assert
    mockService.Verify(s => s.ProcessOrderAsync("123"), Times.Once);
}

2. Test Event Processor Behavior

[Fact]
public async Task Processor_Should_CallAllHandlers()
{
    // Arrange
    var services = new ServiceCollection();
    services.AddScoped<IEventHandler, Handler1>();
    services.AddScoped<IEventHandler, Handler2>();
    var processor = new DefaultEventProcessor(services.BuildServiceProvider());
    
    // Act
    await processor.ProcessEventAsync(new TestEvent());
    
    // Assert - verify both handlers called
}

3. Integration Tests with TestHost

[Fact]
public async Task EventBus_Integration_Test()
{
    var host = Host.CreateDefaultBuilder()
        .ConfigureServices((context, services) =>
        {
            services.AddEventBus<DefaultEventProcessor>(
                context.Configuration,
                [typeof(TestHandler).Assembly]
            );
        })
        .Build();
        
    await host.StartAsync();
    
    var eventBus = host.Services.GetRequiredService<IEventBus>();
    await eventBus.PublishAsync(new TestEvent());
    
    await Task.Delay(100); // Wait for processing
    // Assert expectations
}

🔧 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Events Not Being Processed

Symptom: Events are published but handlers never execute.

Possible Causes & Solutions:

a) Handler Not Registered

// ❌ Problem: Assembly not included in registration
builder.Services.AddEventBus<DefaultEventProcessor>(
    builder.Configuration,
    [] // Empty list!
);

// ✅ Solution: Include assemblies with handlers
builder.Services.AddEventBus<DefaultEventProcessor>(
    builder.Configuration,
    [typeof(Program).Assembly, typeof(MyHandler).Assembly]
);

b) Handler Doesn't Implement IEventHandler

// ❌ Problem: Missing interface implementation
public class MyHandler
{
    public Task HandleAsync(MyEvent @event) { }
}

// ✅ Solution: Implement IEventHandler<T>
public class MyHandler : IEventHandler<MyEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(MyEvent @event, CancellationToken ct) { }
}

c) Channel Mode - Background Service Not Started

// ✅ Ensure app is running to start background services
var app = builder.Build();
await app.RunAsync(); // This starts ChannelEventsHostedService

2. Null Event Warning

Symptom: Log shows "Ignored null event of type {EventType}"

Cause: Bug in null check logic (checks @event != null! which is inverted)

Current Implementation:

if (@event != null!)  // This checks if event is NOT null (bug)
{
    _logger.LogWarning("Ignored null event");
    return;
}

Workaround: Always ensure events are not null before publishing:

if (@event != null)
{
    await _eventBus.PublishAsync(@event);
}

3. Handlers Throwing Exceptions

Symptom: One handler's exception prevents other handlers from executing.

Solution: Ensure processor catches exceptions per handler:

public async Task ProcessEventHandlersAsync(IEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
{
    var handlers = GetHandlers(@event);
    
    // ✅ Good: Each handler wrapped in try-catch
    var tasks = handlers.Select(h => SafeHandleAsync(h, @event, ct));
    await Task.WhenAll(tasks);
}

private async Task SafeHandleAsync(IEventHandler handler, IEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
{
    try
    {
        await handler.HandleAsync(@event, ct);
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
        _logger.LogError(ex, "Handler {Handler} failed", handler.GetType().Name);
        // Don't rethrow - let other handlers run
    }
}

4. Channel Capacity Exceeded

Symptom: Application hangs when publishing events.

Cause: Bounded channel is full and using FullMode.Wait.

Solutions:

a) Increase Channel Capacity

{
  "EventBusSettings": {
    "ChannelCapacity": 50000  // Increase from default
  }
}

b) Use Unbounded Channel

{
  "EventBusSettings": {
    "ChannelCapacity": -1  // Unbounded
  }
}

c) Increase Processor Capacity

{
  "EventBusSettings": {
    "EventProcessorCapacity": 50  // More concurrent processors
  }
}

5. Memory Issues with Unbounded Channel

Symptom: High memory usage, possible OutOfMemoryException.

Cause: Unbounded channel accumulating events faster than they're processed.

Solutions:

a) Switch to Bounded Channel

{
  "EventBusSettings": {
    "ChannelCapacity": 10000
  }
}

b) Increase Processing Speed

• Increase EventProcessorCapacity
• Optimize handler performance
• Add more application instances

6. Handlers Not Receiving Events

Symptom: Handler is registered but CanHandle() returns false.

Cause: Type mismatch between published event and handler generic type.

// ❌ Problem: Type mismatch
await _eventBus.PublishAsync(new OrderCreated());  // Different type
public class Handler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent> { }

// ✅ Solution: Use exact same type
await _eventBus.PublishAsync(new OrderCreatedEvent());
public class Handler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent> { }

7. Slow Event Processing

Symptom: Events take too long to process.

Diagnosis:

public class DiagnosticEventProcessor : IEventProcessor
{
    public async Task ProcessEventAsync(IEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        var sw = Stopwatch.StartNew();
        await ProcessEventHandlersAsync(@event, ct);
        _logger.LogInformation("Event {Type} processed in {Ms}ms", 
            @event.GetType().Name, sw.ElapsedMilliseconds);
    }
}

Solutions:

• Profile handler code to find bottlenecks
• Use async I/O operations, not blocking calls
• Consider breaking into smaller events
• Increase EventProcessorCapacity for I/O-bound work

8. Dependency Injection Issues

Symptom: Unable to resolve service exception in handlers.

Causes & Solutions:

a) Service Not Registered

// ❌ Problem: Service not registered
public class MyHandler : IEventHandler<MyEvent>
{
    public MyHandler(IMyService service) { }  // Service not in DI
}

// ✅ Solution: Register dependencies
builder.Services.AddScoped<IMyService, MyService>();

b) Singleton Depending on Scoped

// Problem: Singleton can't depend on scoped
public class EventPublisherHostedService : BackgroundService
{
    // IEventBus is scoped, so this is invalid
    public EventPublisherHostedService(IEventBus eventBus) { }
}

// Solution: Use IServiceScopeFactory and create scopes
public class EventPublisherHostedService : BackgroundService
{
    private readonly IServiceScopeFactory _scopeFactory;

    protected override async Task ExecuteAsync(CancellationToken stoppingToken)
    {
        using var scope = _scopeFactory.CreateScope();
        var eventBus = scope.ServiceProvider.GetRequiredService<IEventBus>();
        await eventBus.PublishAsync(new MyEvent(), stoppingToken);
    }
}

9. Configuration Not Loading

Symptom: Settings always use default values.

Check:

// 1. Verify appsettings.json section name
{
  "EventBusSettings": {  // Must match EventBusSettings.SectionName
    "ChannelCapacity": 5000
  }
}

// 2. Verify configuration is passed
builder.Services.AddEventBus<DefaultEventProcessor>(
    builder.Configuration,  // Make sure this is provided
    [typeof(Program).Assembly]
);

// 3. Check configuration provider order
var config = new ConfigurationBuilder()
    .SetBasePath(Directory.GetCurrentDirectory())
    .AddJsonFile("appsettings.json", optional: false)
    .AddJsonFile($"appsettings.{env}.json", optional: true)
    .AddEnvironmentVariables()
    .Build();

Debugging Tips

1. Enable Detailed Logging

{
  "Logging": {
    "LogLevel": {
      "Default": "Information",
      "Softoverse.EventBus.InMemory": "Debug",
      "Softoverse.EventBus.InMemory.Infrastructure.Channels": "Trace"
    }
  }
}

2. Add Diagnostic Middleware

public class DiagnosticEventProcessor : IEventProcessor
{
    private readonly IEventProcessor _innerProcessor;
    private readonly ILogger _logger;

    public async Task ProcessEventAsync(IEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        _logger.LogInformation("📨 Event received: {Type}", 
            @event.GetType().Name);
            
        var sw = Stopwatch.StartNew();
        try
        {
            await _innerProcessor.ProcessEventAsync(@event, ct);
            _logger.LogInformation("✅ Event processed in {Ms}ms", sw.ElapsedMilliseconds);
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            _logger.LogError(ex, "❌ Event processing failed after {Ms}ms", sw.ElapsedMilliseconds);
            throw;
        }
    }
}

3. Test with General Mode First

When debugging, switch to General mode for simpler synchronous execution:

{
  "EventBusSettings": {
    "EventBusType": "General"  // Easier to debug
  }
}

FAQ

Q: Can I use this library across multiple processes?
A: No, this is an in-memory implementation for single-process use. For distributed scenarios, consider message brokers like RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, or Apache Kafka.

Q: Are events guaranteed to be processed in order?
A: In Channel mode with SingleReader = false, order is not guaranteed due to parallel processing. For ordered processing, use General mode or implement ordering in your handlers.

Q: Can I have multiple event buses in one application?
A: Yes, but you'll need to register them manually with different lifetimes or use named registrations.

Q: How do I handle long-running operations in handlers?
A: Consider:

• Increase EventProcessorCapacity for I/O-bound operations
• Use background jobs (Hangfire, Quartz) for truly long-running work
• Break into smaller events and use saga patterns

Q: Can handlers publish new events?
A: Yes! Just inject IEventBus into your handler and publish:

public class OrderHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    private readonly IEventBus _eventBus;
    
    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        // Process order...
        await _eventBus.PublishAsync(new OrderProcessedEvent());
    }
}

Q: What happens if the application crashes?
A: Events in the channel are lost. For durability, consider:

• Persisting events before publishing
• Using durable message brokers
• Implementing outbox pattern

📊 Performance Characteristics

• Throughput: Handles thousands of events per second in Channel mode
• Memory Usage: Efficient memory management with bounded channels
• Latency: Sub-millisecond event publishing, configurable processing delays
• Scalability: Horizontal scaling through concurrency controls

Benchmark Results

Based on typical workloads:

Scenario	Events/sec	Latency (p50)	Latency (p99)	Memory
Channel - Unbounded	50,000+	<1ms publish	<5ms	~100MB for 10K events
Channel - Bounded (10K)	40,000+	<1ms publish	<10ms	Fixed ~50MB
General - Sync	5,000+	2-5ms	20-50ms	Minimal

Factors affecting performance:

• Handler complexity and execution time
• Number of concurrent processors (EventProcessorCapacity)
• Channel configuration (bounded vs unbounded)
• Number of handlers per event
• Hardware (CPU cores, memory)

🔄 Migration Guide

Migrating from Other Event Bus Libraries

From MediatR

MediatR is focused on in-process messaging with CQRS patterns, while Softoverse.EventBus is optimized for event-driven architectures.

Key Differences:

Feature	MediatR	Softoverse.EventBus
Processing	Synchronous pipeline	Async channel-based or direct
Multiple Handlers	Sequential via Pipeline	Parallel execution
Background Processing	Manual (BackgroundService)	Built-in (Channel mode)
Notifications	INotification / INotificationHandler	IEvent / IEventHandler<T>

Migration Steps:

1. Replace Notification Interfaces:

// MediatR
public class OrderCreated : INotification
{
    public string OrderId { get; set; }
}

public class Handler : INotificationHandler<OrderCreated>
{
    public async Task Handle(OrderCreated notification, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        // Handle
    }
}

// Softoverse.EventBus
public class OrderCreatedEvent : EventBase
{
    public string OrderId { get; init; }
}

public class Handler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        // Handle
    }
}

2. Replace Publisher:

// MediatR
await _mediator.Publish(new OrderCreated { OrderId = "123" });

// Softoverse.EventBus
await _eventBus.PublishAsync(new OrderCreatedEvent { OrderId = "123" });

3. Update DI Registration:

// MediatR
services.AddMediatR(cfg => cfg.RegisterServicesFromAssembly(typeof(Program).Assembly));

// Softoverse.EventBus
services.AddEventBus<DefaultEventProcessor>(
    configuration,
    [typeof(Program).Assembly]
);

From MassTransit (In-Memory)

MassTransit is a distributed application framework, while Softoverse.EventBus is simpler and focused on in-memory scenarios.

Migration Steps:

1. Simplify Event Definitions:

// MassTransit
public class OrderCreated
{
    public Guid CorrelationId { get; set; }
    public string OrderId { get; set; }
}

// Softoverse.EventBus
public class OrderCreatedEvent : EventBase
{
    public string OrderId { get; init; }
    // Id property inherited from EventBase
}

2. Replace Consumers with Handlers:

// MassTransit
public class OrderCreatedConsumer : IConsumer<OrderCreated>
{
    public async Task Consume(ConsumeContext<OrderCreated> context)
    {
        var message = context.Message;
        // Handle
    }
}

// Softoverse.EventBus
public class OrderCreatedHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        // Handle
    }
}

3. Simplify Configuration:

// MassTransit
services.AddMassTransit(x =>
{
    x.AddConsumer<OrderCreatedConsumer>();
    x.UsingInMemory((context, cfg) =>
    {
        cfg.ConfigureEndpoints(context);
    });
});

// Softoverse.EventBus
services.AddEventBus<DefaultEventProcessor>(
    configuration,
    [typeof(Program).Assembly]
);

From Custom Event Aggregator

If you have a custom event aggregator pattern:

Before:

public interface IEventAggregator
{
    void Subscribe<T>(Action<T> handler);
    void Publish<T>(T @event);
}

After:

// Define events
public class MyEvent : EventBase
{
    public string Data { get; init; }
}

// Create handler
public class MyEventHandler : IEventHandler<MyEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(MyEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        // Handle event
    }
}

// Publish
await _eventBus.PublishAsync(new MyEvent { Data = "test" });

Upgrading Between Versions

From 1.x to 10.x

Breaking Changes:

• Target framework changed from .NET 9 to .NET 10
• Updated dependencies to Microsoft.Extensions.* version 10.0.2

Migration Steps:

1. Update Target Framework:

<!-- Before -->
<TargetFramework>net9.0</TargetFramework>

<!-- After -->
<TargetFramework>net10.0</TargetFramework>

2. Update Package Reference:

<PackageReference Include="Softoverse.EventBus.InMemory" Version="10.0.0" />

3. Test Your Application:
   • No API changes required
   • Configuration remains compatible
   • Test all event handlers

Version Compatibility

EventBus Version	.NET Version	Status
10.x	.NET 10+	Current
1.x	.NET 9+	Legacy

Feature Comparison

Feature	v1.x	v10.x
Channel Processing	✅	✅
General Processing	✅	✅
InvokeAsync	✅	✅
BulkPublishAsync	✅	✅
Configurable Settings	✅	✅
.NET 10 Support	❌	✅

💡 Use Cases

Domain Events in DDD

// Aggregate publishes domain events
public class Order : AggregateRoot
{
    public void Create(string customerId, List<OrderItem> items)
    {
        // Business logic
        var @event = new OrderCreatedEvent
        {
            OrderId = Id,
            CustomerId = customerId,
            Items = items
        };
        
        AddDomainEvent(@event);
    }
}

// Event handlers for side effects
public class EmailNotificationHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        await _emailService.SendOrderConfirmation(@event.CustomerId);
    }
}

CQRS Command Side Effects

public class CreateOrderCommandHandler : IRequestHandler<CreateOrderCommand>
{
    private readonly IEventBus _eventBus;
    
    public async Task Handle(CreateOrderCommand command, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        // Execute command
        var order = new Order(command.CustomerId, command.Items);
        await _repository.SaveAsync(order);
        
        // Publish event
        await _eventBus.PublishAsync(new OrderCreatedEvent
        {
            OrderId = order.Id,
            CustomerId = order.CustomerId
        });
    }
}

Microservices Communication (In-Process)

// Order Service
await _eventBus.PublishAsync(new OrderCreatedEvent { OrderId = orderId });

// Inventory Service Handler (same process)
public class InventoryHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        await _inventoryService.ReserveItems(@event.Items);
    }
}

// Shipping Service Handler (same process)
public class ShippingHandler : IEventHandler<OrderCreatedEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(OrderCreatedEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        await _shippingService.CreateShipment(@event.OrderId);
    }
}

Background Job Coordination

// Trigger background processing
await _eventBus.PublishAsync(new DataImportRequestedEvent
{
    FileUrl = fileUrl,
    BatchSize = 1000
});

// Handler processes asynchronously
public class DataImportHandler : IEventHandler<DataImportRequestedEvent>
{
    public async Task HandleAsync(DataImportRequestedEvent @event, CancellationToken ct)
    {
        await _importService.ImportFromUrlAsync(@event.FileUrl, @event.BatchSize);
        
        // Publish completion event
        await _eventBus.PublishAsync(new DataImportCompletedEvent
        {
            FileUrl = @event.FileUrl,
            RecordsProcessed = result.Count
        });
    }
}

Event Sourcing (Simple)

public class EventStore
{
    private readonly IEventBus _eventBus;
    private readonly List<IEvent> _events = new();

    public async Task AppendAsync(IEvent @event)
    {
        _events.Add(@event);
        await _eventBus.PublishAsync(@event);
    }

    public IEnumerable<IEvent> GetEvents()
    {
        return _events;
    }
}

🔗 Related Resources

Official Documentation

• .NET Channels Guide
• Dependency Injection in .NET
• Background Services

Design Patterns

• Domain Events Pattern
• Publish-Subscribe Pattern
• CQRS Pattern
• Event Sourcing

Alternative Libraries

• MediatR: For CQRS and request/response patterns
• MassTransit: For distributed messaging
• NServiceBus: For enterprise messaging
• Rebus: For service bus implementations

👥 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

How to Contribute

1. Fork the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/mahmudabir/EventBus.git
   cd EventBus

2. Create a Feature Branch

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Make Your Changes

   • Follow existing code style and conventions
   • Add tests for new features
   • Update documentation as needed
   • Ensure all tests pass

4. Commit Your Changes

   git commit -m "Add: Brief description of your changes"

5. Push and Create Pull Request

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

Contribution Guidelines

• Code Style: Follow C# coding conventions and use meaningful names
• Testing: Add unit tests for new features and bug fixes
• Documentation: Update README.md and XML documentation comments
• Commit Messages: Use clear, descriptive commit messages
• Pull Requests: Provide a clear description of changes and reasoning

Areas for Contribution

• 🐛 Bug fixes and issue resolutions
• ✨ New features and enhancements
• 📚 Documentation improvements
• 🧪 Additional test coverage
• ⚡ Performance optimizations
• 🌐 Examples and tutorials

Development Setup

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/mahmudabir/EventBus.git
cd EventBus

# Restore dependencies
dotnet restore

# Build the project
dotnet build

# Run tests (if available)
dotnet test

# Create NuGet package
dotnet pack -c Release

📄 License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.

Apache License 2.0 Summary

✅ Permissions:

• Commercial use
• Modification
• Distribution
• Patent use
• Private use

⚠️ Conditions:

• License and copyright notice
• State changes

❌ Limitations:

• Liability
• Warranty

For the full license text, see LICENSE or visit https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

🔗 Links

Package & Repository

• 📦 NuGet Package
• 💻 GitHub Repository
• 🐛 Issue Tracker
• 📋 Pull Requests

Documentation

• Quick Start Guide
• API Reference
• Best Practices
• Troubleshooting

Community

• Discussions
• Report a Bug
• Request a Feature

📝 Changelog

Version 10.0.0 (2026-01-24)

🎯 Major Release - .NET 10 Support

Breaking Changes:

• ⬆️ Target framework upgraded from .NET 9.0 to .NET 10.0
• 📦 Updated Microsoft.Extensions.* dependencies to version 10.0.2
  • Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Binder → 10.0.2
  • Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting.Abstractions → 10.0.2
  • Microsoft.Extensions.Logging.Abstractions → 10.0.2

Improvements:

• 🚀 Enhanced performance with .NET 10 optimizations
• 📚 Comprehensive documentation with architecture details
• 🔧 Improved troubleshooting guide with common issues and solutions
• 💡 Added best practices and design patterns section
• 🧪 Enhanced testing examples
• 🔄 Added migration guide from other event bus libraries
• 📊 Performance benchmarks and characteristics documented

Notes:

• No API changes - fully compatible with existing code after framework upgrade
• Configuration remains backward compatible
• All features from v1.x are preserved

Migration:

<!-- Update your project file -->
<TargetFramework>net10.0</TargetFramework>
<PackageReference Include="Softoverse.EventBus.InMemory" Version="10.0.0" />

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Version 1.0.0 (Initial Release)

🎉 First Public Release

Core Features:

• ✅ In-memory event bus implementation
• 🔄 Two processing strategies:
  • Channel-based (high-performance, async)
  • General (simple, synchronous)
• 📡 Publish-subscribe pattern support
• 🎯 Type-safe event handling with IEventHandler<TEvent>
• 🔧 Comprehensive dependency injection integration
• ⚙️ Configurable settings via appsettings.json
• 📝 Extensive logging support
• 🔁 Retry policy configuration
• 📦 Bulk event publishing support
• 🔀 Request-response pattern with InvokeAsync<TResult>

Components:

• IEvent / EventBase - Event contracts
• IEventBus - Event publishing interface
• IEventHandler<T> - Type-safe event handlers
• IEventProcessor - Event processing coordination
• ChannelEventBus - Channel-based implementation
• GeneralEventBus - Direct processing implementation
• ChannelEventsHostedService - Background processing service
• EventBusSettings - Configuration model

Configuration Options:

• EventBusType - Choose processing strategy
• MaxConcurrency - Concurrent operation limits
• ChannelCapacity - Buffer size configuration
• EventProcessorCapacity - Concurrent processor limits
• RetryCount / RetryAfterSeconds - Retry policy settings

Target Framework:

• .NET 9.0

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🙏 Acknowledgments

Special thanks to:

• The .NET team for the excellent System.Threading.Channels library
• The open-source community for inspiration and feedback
• All contributors who help improve this project

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📞 Support

Getting Help

• 📖 Documentation: Start with this README and the Quick Start guide
• 🐛 Bug Reports: Create an issue
• 💡 Feature Requests: Request a feature
• 💬 Questions: GitHub Discussions

Commercial Support

For enterprise support, training, or consulting services, please contact the maintainers through GitHub.

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⭐ Show Your Support

If you find this project useful, please consider:

• ⭐ Starring the repository
• 🐛 Reporting bugs
• 💡 Suggesting new features
• 📝 Improving documentation
• 🔀 Contributing code

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