What is Jido.Signal?

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Jido.Signal is a comprehensive toolkit for building event-driven and agent-based systems in Elixir. It provides a standardized approach to inter-service communication through a powerful signal-based architecture.

Core Value Propositions

  • Standardized Signals: Universal message envelopes that follow the CloudEvents specification
  • High-Performance Routing: Intelligent, trie-based engine for matching signals to handlers
  • Pluggable Dispatch: Flexible system for sending signals to various destinations
  • System Traceability: Built-in causality tracking for understanding signal relationships

Key Features

  • In-Process Pub/Sub: Fast, reliable message passing within your application
  • External Integration: Send signals to HTTP endpoints, webhooks, and other services
  • Persistent Subscriptions: Ensure at-least-once delivery for critical events
  • Middleware Support: Interceptor pattern for cross-cutting concerns
  • Journaling: Track causality and audit trails across your system

CloudEvents Compatibility

Jido.Signal aligns with the CloudEvents specification, ensuring your signals are portable and interoperable with other event-driven systems.