SOA concept, technology and design

Author: (American) Yil, Wang Manhong, Chen Ronghua (Translator)
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: An authoritative guide to learning SOA, a revolutionary computing platform adopted worldwide, where Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) holds a central position and has gained widespread support from major software vendors. This book is a comprehensive, end-to-end SOA tutorial, guiding readers step-by-step from scratch in learning service-oriented modeling and design methods. Through 125 case studies and over 300 patterns, it elaborates on and analyzes the key aspects of building an SOA platform: objectives, challenges, concepts, technologies, standards, delivery strategies, and the analysis and design process. The content is thorough, clear, and vivid, helping readers gain an in-depth understanding of SOA technology. The main content includes:
● Detailed processes and steps for service-oriented analysis and design.
● In-depth exploration of various service-oriented design patterns, including comparisons with object-oriented approaches.
● A comprehensive study of the support provided by .NET and J2EE for SOA in development and runtime platforms.
● Descriptions of key Web service technologies and WS- specifications, including exploring how they relate and are positioned within SOA.
● The "In a Nutshell" section simplifies complex concepts using plain language and examples for easier understanding.
● Guidelines for service-oriented business modeling and creating specific service abstraction layers.
● Comparisons of SOA with past architectures and its impact on the current industry.
● Project planning and comparisons of various SOA delivery strategies.
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This book systematically introduces SOA concepts, technologies, and design. It is divided into five parts, covering the basic principles of SOA and Web services, SOA and second-generation Web service specification extensions, SOA and service orientation, planning and analysis for building SCA, and technology and design. The book progresses from simple to complex, with rich examples and extensive use of patterns, truly covering the core aspects of SOA. Each chapter includes key summaries to help readers delve deeper into the chapter's topic. This book is suitable for software developers, architects, or project managers considering the implementation of Service-Oriented Architecture for reference.