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Microservices pattern platforms and frameworks
class diagram
A class diagram is an illustration of the relationships and source code dependencies among classes in the Unified Modeling Language (UML). Continue Reading
Address goals with various enterprise architecture strategies
Enterprise architects have a range of frameworks at their fingertips, but their role also entails creating consensus and understanding between business and technical stakeholders. Continue Reading
How to create a stateful application with service brokers, DTP
Complex state control issues come with the territory of stateful application design. Learn useful concepts that manipulate state and enable a stateful app to work as envisioned. Continue Reading
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Web services
Web services are a type of internet software that use standardized messaging protocols and are made available from an application service provider’s web server for use by a client or other web-based programs. Continue Reading
state diagram (state machine diagram or statechart diagram)
A state diagram, also known as a state machine diagram or statechart diagram, is an illustration of the states an object can attain as well as the transitions between those states in the Unified Modeling Language (UML). Continue Reading
What does it mean to be an enterprise API management architect?
APIs can't be taken lightly, and that means the API architect's job is essential. Learn about essential API architect responsibilities and how organizations can make the most of APIs.Continue Reading
When event-driven messaging is the right choice
Event-driven messaging and API messaging both have their place in application architecture. In this Q&A, a Gartner analyst explains when you might choose one over the other.Continue Reading
object-oriented programming (OOP)
Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a programming language model where programs are organized around data, or objects, rather than functions and logic.Continue Reading
When should I choose between serverless and microservices?
Serverless and microservices work well together, but they still have their unique qualities. We review their main differences and where one might accomplish goals the other can't.Continue Reading
Use the Ballerina language to ease into cloud microservices
With native integration features, Ballerina promises to take care of lower-level technological considerations, while developers focus on building features.Continue Reading
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application service provider (ASP)
An application service provider (ASP) is an old-fashioned name for a company that offers individuals or enterprises internet access to applications and related services. The term has largely been replaced by software as a service (SaaS) provider, ...Continue Reading
3 ways Steeltoe opens the door to microservices in .NET
The .NET programming language doesn't leap to mind in a conversation about microservices development, but an open source project called Steeltoe could change that.Continue Reading
software
Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks.Continue Reading
These tools help build microservices in Java
Depending on the mission, developers need to align their tool choices with one of two paths for Java microservices. Here's what you need to know.Continue Reading
Practical ways to implement function as a service
Developers are ready to work with function as a service but still need some guidance. Learn about FaaS implementation models and which FaaS platform offering is for you.Continue Reading