What is event taxonomy?

Event taxonomy is a systematic classification of events that occur within a product or system. It helps structure and standardize data collection for analytics.

The main goals of event taxonomy:

• Define a unified vocabulary of events and their attributes.
• Ensure consistency in naming and data structure.
• Simplify analysis of user behavior and work with metrics.

For example, in an online store, event taxonomy may include events like ProductViewed, AddToCart, PurchaseCompleted with a set of parameters for each (product ID, price, quantity, etc.).

A well-designed event taxonomy facilitates communication between teams and improves the quality of analytics.