CQRS vs. CRUD

This page will help you determine whether Command Query Responsibility Segregation or the traditional Create, Read, Update, Delete model is the more appropriate choice for your project.

Answer a few questions → Get a clear recommendation.

Options you can choose from:

CQRS - Command Query Responsibility Segregation

Separation of write (Command) and read (Query) operations. Allows read and write operations to be optimized separately. Can optionally be combined with event sourcing, but works independently too.

CRUD - Create, Read, Update, Delete

The traditional approach, where a single model handles all operations: create, read, update, and delete. Simple, fast, and easy to understand.

Answer a few simple questions below. 👇

Based on your answers, you will receive specific recommendations that you can click on to view in detail.

Decision questions

Answer honestly according to the current needs of the project and the team.

1. How complex is the domain?

2. How complex and frequent are your read (query) operations?

3. What is the need for scaling?

4. What is your team's size and experience level?

5. How often do business rules change?

6. Do you need to track a full history of all changes (audit trail)?

Result

Based on your answers, see the recommended solution below. 👇

Each option has its own page where you will find:

  • when it is appropriate
  • when it is not
  • typical usage
  • most common mistakes
CQRS
When to use it, common mistakes & best practices
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CRUD
When to use it, common mistakes & best practices
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Important note

⚠️ This recommendation is based on typical architecture patterns.

If you have specific constraints (legacy system, SLA, compliance), treat the result as a strong guideline, not a dogma.

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