PROJECT

AutoNexis

An event-driven order processing system designed to handle failures, retries, and asynchronous workflows in distributed environments — built around resilience, not just functionality.

TypeBackend System
RoleBackend Developer
Timeline2025
StatusCompleted
Node.jsExpressPostgreSQLn8nEvent-Driven Architecture
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Project Overview

AutoNexis is an event-driven order processing system designed to handle failures, retries, and asynchronous workflows in distributed environments. Instead of relying on fragile synchronous flows, the system uses event queues and automation pipelines to ensure that every order is processed reliably — even when parts of the system fail. This is not a CRUD project. It demonstrates how to design resilient backend systems with failure handling, retries, and eventual consistency.

Target Audience

Backend engineers, system architects, and teams building distributed systems that need to handle partial failures gracefully.

Business Goal

Build a backend system that doesn't collapse when something fails. Most beginner projects ignore failure — this one is built around it.

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Key Features

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Event-Driven Order Processing

Orders are processed asynchronously through event queues instead of direct API chaining, ensuring loose coupling and reliability.

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Failure Handling & Retry Logic

Failed events are automatically retried with exponential backoff or redirected to a Dead Letter Queue for manual recovery.

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Event Queue System

Persistent queue ensures no data loss during failures or downtime, maintaining order integrity across the system.

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Automated Workflows via n8n

Background processes and workflow orchestration handled via n8n automation engine for reliable, repeatable operations.

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Logging & Monitoring

Comprehensive event tracking and failure logging for debugging, observability, and system reliability analysis.

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Decoupled Architecture

Services operate independently with clear boundaries, reducing system-wide failure impact and improving maintainability.

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Technology Stack

Backend

Node.jsExpress.jsRESTful API DesignEvent-Driven Architecture

Database

PostgreSQLPrisma ORM

Automation

n8n (Workflow Automation)Event Queue ProcessingRetry & Recovery PipelinesDead Letter Queue (DLQ)

Tools

Exponential Backoff RetryStructured LoggingEnvironment ConfigurationNodemon (Development)