Organizations are transitioning from batch processing to real-time, event-driven systems to meet the demand for instant insights, but updating legacy systems can be costly and risky. Change Data Capture (CDC) offers a solution by monitoring database transaction logs and emitting change events without altering application code, allowing legacy systems to function while enabling modern event pipelines. Debezium, an open-source platform, facilitates real-time CDC for various databases, seamlessly integrating with tools like Kafka and Prefect to manage workflows triggered by data changes. By using Debezium with Prefect's automation capabilities, organizations can create an efficient, real-time data processing environment without extensive rewrites of their existing systems. This setup modernizes infrastructure by connecting legacy applications to contemporary architectures, allowing data-driven actions to occur instantaneously, thus enhancing competitiveness without the need for full system overhauls.