Middleware Technology Principles and Applications

Author: Zhang Yunyong
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Middleware technology, due to its characteristics such as interoperability, powerful service functions, and rapid development capabilities, has currently become a supporting platform for large-scale core business systems in fields like finance, telecommunications, etc. The various related technologies surrounding middleware have also become research hotspots in recent years. This book is a systematic monograph in this field within China. Combining the author's extensive research and practical experience, it systematically discusses topics ranging from the driving forces of open system development to the emergence of middleware, from general to process-oriented middleware, to object-oriented and intelligent agent-oriented middleware, from conventional network middleware to wireless/mobile middleware, from general middleware to specialized real-time/embedded middleware, service-quality-assured middleware, and reflective middleware. It covers both the theory and application development of middleware, as well as typical applications and future development trends. During the writing process, the book ensures comprehensive content and clear explanations while also paying attention to new protocols, standards, and research progress in both academia and industry. Additionally, it places strong emphasis on practicality. This book is suitable as a textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a self-study reference for engineering professionals.