Enterprise architecture management
As the direct connection between business-side and software-side concerns become stronger and more apparent, software architects and the choices they make are more in the spotlight than ever. Learn about the underlying details of large-scale enterprise architecture management, including how to build for resiliency and techniques to implement new design patterns.
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20 Dec 2024
Exploring cell-based architecture vs. microservices
Cell-based architecture takes fundamental concepts related to microservices and applies them across the entire software environment to make more fault-tolerant, scalable systems. Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2024
What's next for APIs? 4 API trends for 2025 and beyond
As businesses navigate tightening budgets and resources, the API marketplace will continue to play a vital role in integrating services, applications and cloud environments. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2018
Collect and analyze performance data with APM software
Admins must ensure that their applications are performing as expected. APM tools provide the necessary functions to discover and address possibly critical performance issues. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2018
Build consistent, resilient microservices with Kubernetes
A microservices architecture brings many changes to an enterprise IT stack. Kubernetes can help organizations manage, orchestrate and secure container-based microservices. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2018
Why use new lifecycle tools in API management platforms?
Explore how full-lifecycle API management platforms can bring discipline and maturity to enterprise API strategies and end snags in API workflows, versioning, retirement and QA. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
Why deploying APIs on serverless frameworks spurs innovation
Explore why deploying APIs on serverless frameworks can help businesses grow faster and provide innovative services while decreasing developers' workloads and lowering IT costs. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2018
How the use of APIs helps spur business innovation
Change isn't always cheap. However, by taking an API-first approach, businesses can innovate in a safe, effective and low-cost manner. Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2018
API management platform trends to watch in 2018
As major vendors move to acquire and integrate API management platforms, business should get to work crafting a holistic API strategy. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2018
Understanding the benefits of serverless functions
The use of serverless functions can help developers minimize the time spent managing resources by segmenting third-party dependencies. Zach Flower explains. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2018
Can containerization tools aid microservices communication?
Containerization tools have taken on a critical role in managing communication between microservices, and two Kubernetes-based tools in particular are getting the job done. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2018
What does 2018 hold for application containerization?
There was plenty of movement around Kubernetes in 2017, and there seems to be more to come in the year ahead. Twain Taylor makes predictions about container management in 2018. Continue Reading
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30 Oct 2017
The pros and cons of container platforms for portability
Container platforms enable high degrees of portability, but there are some container portability limitations related to persistent storage, different container formats and more. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2017
Test your knowledge of API management tools and techniques
Are you on top of your game when it comes to API management tools, techniques and strategies? This quiz will test your knowledge when it comes to cultivating your API ecosystem. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2017
Comparing containers and VMs for multi-tenant apps
Secure containers is a big concern when comparing virtual machines and containers for multi-tenant apps. Learn what each has to offer and which works best for your organization. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2017
How to manage microservices with a container registry
Container registries will help to compile and store images. Get a better understanding of popular registry products and services. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2017
Application containers offer a new approach to SOA
Traditional SOA and containerized infrastructure share many common goals, but containers offer better efficiency and manageability. How can enterprises bring the two together? Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2016
How to keep things on track when building API portfolios
As important as APIs have become, many still fail to achieve API success by not setting goals properly. Tom Nolle explains why this matters and how to manage an API portfolio. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2015
How to implement dependency injection in existing apps
Adapting an existing app to dependency injection is worth the effort, according to an expert. Follow these tips to make the process go smoothly. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2014
Enterprise design: Is three-tiered architecture still useful?
When dealing with complex systems, an enterprise design that includes a Web services tier that can support different types of devices is a necessity. Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2013
API design: How to properly build an application program interface
Don't let your entire API project go awry. Knowing the applications well is just one way to nail the design and foster developer loyalty. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2012
Best practices for solutions architecture
Solutions architecture has gained a reputation for being difficult to define. Even so, best practices unique to solutions architecture have emerged. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2011
event-driven architecture (EDA)
An event-driven architecture (EDA) is a framework that orchestrates behavior around the production, detection and consumption of events as well as the responses they evoke. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2007
SOA repository
An SOA repository is a database containing the software and metadata that constitute an SOA registry... (Continued) Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2007
SOA registry
An SOA registry is a resource that provides controlled access to data necessary for governance of SOA (service-oriented architecture) projects... (Continued) Continue Reading
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31 Aug 2007
Service Data Objects (SDO)
Service Data Objects (SDO) is the name of a specification designed to streamline the processing of SOA (service-oriented architecture) data from diverse sources such as XML documents, relational databases and Web services... (Continued) Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2007
WS-AtomicTransaction (WS-AT)
WS-AtomicTransaction, also called Web Services Atomic Transaction or WS-AT, is a specification that defines how single transactions are carried out based on WS-Coordination and WS-Transaction, companion specifications for information exchange in business processes... (Continued) Continue Reading
