Get started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content.
Get started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content.
software stack
A software stack is a collection of independent components that work together to support the execution of an application. The components, which may include an operating system, architectural layers, protocols, run-time environments, databases and ... Continue Reading
The fundamental differences between microservices and SOA
Microservices are all the rage, but those still used to SOA may feel a little left behind. Discover what SOA developers need to know about microservices and how to make the switch. Continue Reading
microservices
Microservices, or microservice architecture, is an approach to application development in which a large application is built as a suite of modular components or services. Continue Reading
-
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
How to smartly manage APIs through their full lifecycle
Even the most useful and well-designed APIs need to be managed. With the right tool, you can keep the upper hand on the API lifecycle from start to finish. Continue Reading
How microservices, lambda and functional computing differ
While the terms lambda, functional computing and microservices may get intertwined, it's important to understand what makes them unique. Here, we dive into the differences.Continue Reading
How to evolve architecture with a reactive programming model
Looking to modernize your enterprise architecture? Learn why reactive programming and event-driven process management will be the foundation of this change.Continue Reading
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
How can Chaos Monkey testing help with microservices?
Resilience testing isn't just for infrastructure. Architects can adopt this disaster recovery testing strategy to build more reliable microservice applications.Continue Reading
EAI (enterprise application integration)
Enterprise application integration (EAI) is the task of uniting the databases and workflows associated with business applications to ensure that the business uses the information consistently and that changes to core business data made by one ...Continue Reading
-
API deployments on serverless frameworks catching on
In a stealthy way, serverless APIs have moved out of the “shiny new thing” phase to being enterprise software developers’ favorite way to bypass development overhead when delivering applications, ...Continue Reading
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
New Kubernetes releases and growing support stand out in 2017
New releases and rapidly growing adoption rates made 2017 a big year for Kubernetes. Twain Taylor takes a look at this year's big news around the evolving Kubernetes project.Continue Reading
Test your IQ on microservices principles and strategies
Think you have a good handle on microservices and how to properly introduce them to your organization? Take a shot at this quiz to find out for yourself.Continue Reading
Six ways microservices support digital transformation in business
Microservices architectures can play a key role in enabling digital transformation, especially for organizations seeking to modernize legacy applications and codebases.Continue Reading
A DevOps tutorial on migrating to microservices
While making the switch to microservices certainly has broad appeal, is your organization ready to make the move? This guide shows DevOps pros what they can expect to encounter.Continue Reading
Four mistakes organizations make when adopting DevOps
Making the transition to DevOps can be a bumpy ride. Learn how to avoid common mistakes that can make the road to DevOps difficult.Continue Reading
IaaS vs. PaaS: The best choice for a DevOps environment
IaaS and PaaS are two cloud services platforms that offer different ways to deploy and develop microservices. Find out which platform makes sense for your business.Continue Reading
The role of EA models in digital transformation and app mod
Get a better understanding of how using EA models in your own business infrastructure can improve digital transformation and application modernization.Continue Reading
Aqua Security CTO reveals how to secure microservices
Get tips on securing microservices from Amir Jerbi, CTO of Aqua Security, and learn why microservices security success depends heavily on change management and DevSecOps.Continue Reading
Rounding up a simple definition of microservices
Breaking your monolith out to a distributed architecture is certainly a complex task. But having a solid perspective of what microservices are at a basic level can go a long way in terms of forming ...Continue Reading
An guide to modern microservices management
Microservices management can be a struggle for even the most advanced developer. Learn how to prepare and deploy an architecture and strategies for avoiding disaster along the way.Continue Reading
Eclipse (Eclipse Foundation)
Eclipse is an open-source Java Integrated Development Environment (IDE) known for its plug-ins that allow developers to develop and test code written in other programming languages.Continue Reading
A guide to modern mobile application development strategies
While some fly high with their mobile applications, others struggle to get off the ground. This guide takes a look at the tools and techniques that can solidify mobile development.Continue Reading
OpenStack certification: Taking the COA exam
Are you interested in achieving OpenStack certification? Not sure if it's worth it? Here we explore why it's worth considering taking the Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA) exam and what the ...Continue Reading
Middleware-layer performance issues: How to plan and who's in charge
As the nature of software changes, how should organizations think about middleware? A Red Hat expert explains how to maintain performance and who should be in charge of middleware.Continue Reading
Understand how to migrate a VM application to container deployment
As container deployment has become more efficient, users are looking to take their VM application to the container level. Expert Tom Nolle discusses how to make this transition.Continue Reading
What are the best tools for building enterprise mobile applications?
Many enterprises still rely heavily on consumer-grade mobile applications, but making your own may not be as complex as you think. Here are three ways you can get started.Continue Reading
How to test mobile responsive design applications
Testing mobile responsive design applications requires different strategies for different needs. Learn how enterprises can improve the bottom line with proper responsive design.Continue Reading
DevOps, PaaS help define a divergent digital transformation roadmap
The nuts and bolts of any strategy that involves app modernization and digital transformation are going to vary, but there's still common ground to be found.Continue Reading
Microservices development presents integration, deployment challenges
New development technologies and styles like microservices come with a fair share of integration concerns. See how software pros handle them.Continue Reading
BSA | The Software Alliance
BSA | The Software Alliance is an advocate for public policies that foster technology innovation and drive growth in the digital economy. BSA’s policy team works with governments and public stakeholders across the globe to support the global ...Continue Reading
Using containers in an application modernization roadmap
Container technologies have the ability to improve application modernization strategies. Learn how containers provide flexibility in app deployments.Continue Reading
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
An enterprise service bus (ESB) is a middleware tool used to distribute work among connected components of an application.Continue Reading
State and threading: Key concepts in a .NET microservices architecture
There are a number of reasons why implementing a .NET microservices architecture presents a challenge. Tom Nolle explains how to marry .NET and microservices.Continue Reading
Microservices and SOA: Making them get along
Enterprises may often be exposed to rhetoric regarding moving away a SOA-based software strategy and adopting a more microservices-focused approach. Whether you see microservices as the next ...Continue Reading
Choosing case management tools starts with needs, not architecture
Case management can mean different things whether you ask a business expert or a software pro. But marrying these two perspectives may be the enterprise's only hope.Continue Reading
Plan well and don't rush into building microservices, Java pro says
Businesses should take a cautious approach to implementing microservices and developing microservices rather than apps, says Payara's Mike Croft. Get his advice in this video.Continue Reading
data type
A data type, in programming, is a classification that specifies which type of value a variable has and what type of mathematical, relational or logical operations can be applied to it without causing an error.Continue Reading
The API lifecycle: A look at planning to production
APIs are important, but there is no reason to jump in blindly to their development. This guide will help you learn about the API planning, development and post-production processes.Continue Reading
Pop quiz: What do you know about properly building APIs?
What does it take to properly build and maintain an API? Here are some questions that will test your knowledge of API frameworks, naming conventions, eating dog food and more.Continue Reading
Synchronous vs. asynchronous communication: The differences
While asynchronous communications does not wait around for a reply, synchronous execution requires parties or components to work simultaneously in real time.Continue Reading
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is a protocol that one program can use to request a service from a program located in another computer on a network without having to understand the network's details.Continue Reading
Using API Blueprint and Dredd for stronger, test-driven documentation
While the benefits of test-driven development are still debated, there are plenty of arguments in its favor. Learn more about TDD, including a particularly helpful markup language.Continue Reading
foo (in software programming)
Foo is a term used by developers as a placeholder when describing an idea or concept.Continue Reading
Can you answer these questions about RESTful design?
As RESTful design becomes synonymous with API creation, it may be helpful to spruce up some knowledge on it. This quick quiz reviews some of the key aspects of working with REST.Continue Reading
The basics of establishing a RESTful API testing program
RESTful API testing is about establishing a culture of continuous testing and team accountability. Greg Sypolt reviews the core components of a RESTful API testing program.Continue Reading
How to choose middleware for your mobile-first strategy
A key part of going mobile-first is selecting the middleware that aligns with your end goals. In this tip, Tom Nolle examines the factors to consider when picking that middleware.Continue Reading
Putting your enterprise mobile development approach to the test
The pressure is on to create mobile apps, but how do you ensure your development efforts are worthwhile? Take this quiz on proper mobile development and architecture practices.Continue Reading
How do I connect to JSON APIs in an Android project?
In this article, mobile expert Matthew David walks developers through some of the most effective ways to connect to JSON APIs in an Android-based project.Continue Reading
Tailoring mobile business solutions for success
Mobile technology changes rapidly. It's a challenge for any company to keep up to date. But some techniques can be applied to ensure successful mobile innovation for a business.Continue Reading
Microservices vs. SOA: Quiz yourself on the great debate
Microservices vs. SOA -- who wins? Take this quiz to learn about the critical differences between an SOA-based and microservice-based approach to app development and management.Continue Reading
Connecting APIs: How to integrate a JSON framework with iOS
Apple now supports two developmental languages. This means integrating JSON with iOS isn't as difficult as it might seem. Expert Matthew David explains further.Continue Reading
Lessons in software and app coding from the next generation
Can today's software professional learn lessons about simplified programming from the new generation of developers and engineers? Experts on the forefront of this movement say yes.Continue Reading
Get up to speed with BPM news, apps, tools and strategies
Organizations need to have strong business process and business rules management strategies in place. This guide goes over some of the latest news and expert advice on BPM and BRM.Continue Reading
Developers: Eat your own dog food when you build an API
It's not enough to simply build an API. If you don't "eat your own dog food" before distributing your API, you are setting yourself up for failure. Zachary Flower explains why.Continue Reading
Quiz: Working with API code, RESTful APIs and more
As the use of APIs increasingly becomes a part of business strategies, developers need to know the ins and out of working with them. Take this quiz to find out what you know about APIs.Continue Reading
How do I get started developing for Android?
Android is a popular OS, and developers who don't already know how to develop apps for this OS should learn. Matthew David explains the steps needed to get started right.Continue Reading
Tech apprenticeships to improve developer shortage
At JavaOne 2015, Steve Millidge discussed how the U.K. is creating tech apprenticeships to help solve the looming developer shortage.Continue Reading
What do you know about working with Java?
What's the latest thing you've learned about Java? In this quiz, we test your knowledge of strategies and practices to employ when working with Java.Continue Reading
The world of microservices and container technologies
Microservices and containers are gaining in popularity, promising to improve app development processes, resource management and more. Learn the facts about this technology.Continue Reading
A three-step approach to retaining data
Retaining data because you can invites computing costs and legal liabilities, but dumping everything isn't the answer either. Here is a three-step approach to address the problem.Continue Reading
Java pro learns middleware engineer role on the fly for TCI
In this video, learn about Bernard Mesa's transition to -- and role as -- a middleware engineer.Continue Reading
Key strategies for adopting container technologies
Without the proper tools and support structure in place, organizations may find their adoption of container technologies to be a failure.Continue Reading
Quiz: Enterprise apps and the business planning process
The dependency between enterprise business applications and business process management has never been stronger. Test your knowledge on their relationship.Continue Reading
Building microservices for BPM: The next, next big thing?
BPM has seen a lot of changes in approach over the years -- and now designing microservices is the hot topic. But is combining microservices and BPM really the next big thing?Continue Reading
Quiz: Are you up to speed on mobile backend as a service?
As organizations ramp up their mobile app capabilities, mobile backend as a service (MBaaS) has emerged. Test your knowledge of MBaaS with this quiz.Continue Reading
What is the best pattern to use for data persistence?
When designing an application, developers must decide how to implement data persistence. Brad Irby explains which data persistence pattern to consider.Continue Reading
What are some good suggestions for code refactoring tools?
Code refactoring tools are plentiful, so how do you choose the one that's right for you? Brad Irby explains what to look for when choosing a tool.Continue Reading
Test your knowledge on code refactoring
Code refactoring has been heralded as an effective way to modernize applications, especially for mobile. Take this quiz to find out what you really know.Continue Reading
Buff up on mobility development know-how
With the landscape surrounding mobile app development becoming seemingly more complex, see if you can answer these related questions.Continue Reading
Guide to app modernization: Moving from legacy apps
Learn why enterprises are moving away from legacy applications and toward app modernization.Continue Reading
Document your APIs and keep them simple
How can developers make an open API easy to use and understand?Continue Reading
Making sense of business process tools: BPM, BPaaS, iBPM
As business process tools gain in popularity, enterprise architects need to evaluate what they know about BPM, BPaaS and iBPM.Continue Reading
Navigating the BPaaS landscape
With the growth of the cloud has come an explosion of BPaaS offerings. Will they help solve business problems?Continue Reading
Embedded software, IoT development demand careful scrutiny
New technology is expected to fail occasionally. Issues like outages and broken code can even be used as learning opportunities for application developers. But failure is much less acceptable when it comes to embedded software. IoT development ...Continue Reading
Integration services create new application
Streamlining integration services reduces IT development and opens the door for citizen integrators to roll out new applications.Continue Reading
Cultivating the API Economy
How can hacking be used to make better APIs? Find out the answer and get more API tips in this report from DeveloperWeek 2015.Continue Reading
Rise to the challenges in using HTML5 for mobile apps
Developers and architects should know the benefits and limitations of HTML5 for mobile apps. Starting with this tip could be a good first step.Continue Reading
University IT team builds custom learning management system software
Brian Peddle, former CTO at Southern New Hampshire University, had to think outside the box to develop a custom learning management system.Continue Reading
How to use a rich JavaScript client to exchange info with microservices
Microservices can be used to address a number of issues, including a synchronous response to requests.Continue Reading
SOA trends: From microservices to appdev, what to expect in 2015
From the latest architectures to the DevOps movement, industry professionals shared what they think will be the biggest SOA trends in the New Year.Continue Reading
App development tool helps newspaper stay with the times
The vice president of IT at 'The Boston Globe' discusses how he chose a workflow management and app development tool for the organization's evolving needs.Continue Reading
Mobile development platform pushes software company forward
Delivery of mobile applications has become paramount in today's market. Learn how one company found the perfect mobile development platform.Continue Reading
Want to reap all the benefits of the cloud? Plan for it
To get all the benefits of the cloud, sound reasoning and thorough planning are needed.Continue Reading
Q&A: How to reduce API security threats, use OAuth, provision API keys
Apigee chief security architect Subra Kumaraswamy discusses API security best practices.Continue Reading
Cloud-based systems accelerate mobile application development
Mobile developers are looking to new technologies and approaches to alleviate pressure placed on them by increasingly short timelines and budget cuts. They’ve found that mobile application development and cloud computing are a perfect fit. For ...Continue Reading
Innovative, practical API design captures travel-lover's imagination
Freelance developer Tom Rutka discusses how he stumbled upon a product featuring a practical API design to meet his application needs.Continue Reading
Read and write considerations when designing APIs
This is the third installment of a four-part series offering enterprise architects advice for designing APIs.Continue Reading
BPM in the cloud opens new doors for development
Business process management in the cloud has benefited companies looking to improve access to and contribution of company information. Some experts have gone so far as to call it the "new normal," with organizations readily taking advantage of the ...Continue Reading
BPEL (Business Process Execution Language)
BPEL (Business Process Execution Language) is an XML-based language that enables task-sharing in a distributed computing or grid computing environment. Continue Reading
MuleSoft brings Microsoft .NET into Anypoint Platform family
MuleSoft solutions for Microsoft is an Anypoint Platform tool set for connecting Microsoft technologies within the cloud-enabled enterprise.Continue Reading
Steps to construct APIs and workflows for mobile worker empowerment
Executives can't think of a mobile worker as simply one who doesn't sit in a cube. Rather, empowerment commences by assessing employee needs.Continue Reading
Making REST, SOAP, API mashup choices
Expert Amy Reichert discusses API mashups, REST and SOAP.Continue Reading
Why interfaces are an integral part of a successful API design
This is the first installation of a four-part series intended to be an API design decision-making toolkit for enterprise architects.Continue Reading
Telecom company goes mobile with application monitoring
Head of IT operations Christian Dahl Nielsen discusses how he and his team selected an application monitoring tool to track customer usage of TDC's mobile offerings.Continue Reading
API basics: Apigee's Brian Pagano talks open API risks and uses
Apigees' Brian Pagano sheds light on API basics, such as when an organization should release its APIs, and how the technology is used in data management and analysis.Continue Reading
An architect's guide: How to use big data
This guide provides examples of how to use big data, trends and key terms.Continue Reading
FAQ: The basics of the cloud and SOA
Some people may think SOA is irrelevant because of the cloud, while others assert the cloud and SOA go hand in hand.Continue Reading
web service orchestration
Service orchestration is the coordination or integration of several services and exposing them as a single service. The mix of services supports the automation of business processes.Continue Reading