REST, SOAP and API protocols
Not all APIs are created alike. In this section, we explore the differences between various REST, SOAP and API protocols that are still emerging into the mainstream. Learn how various protocols work, if they will fit into your architecture and how to get around the intricacies of various types.
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REST, SOAP and API protocols Get Started
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The 3 tenets of microservice messaging patterns
In a microservices architecture, there's no question that it's tricky to ensure effective service communication. Review these three tenets of microservice messaging patterns. Continue Reading
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How to improve API documentation with Swagger and OpenAPI
Discover why developers should take advantage of Swagger tooling and the OpenAPI specification to streamline API design, documentation and management, especially for RESTful APIs. Continue Reading
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Think carefully about API language standards
API language standards were few and far between in the past, but now cloud has made API standardization more important than ever. Learn what you need to know about these standards. Continue Reading
Evaluate REST, SOAP and API protocols Vendors & Products
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What's the difference between API and web services testing?
Web services and APIs aren't the same -- or are they? How do web services and API testing differ, and what does each type of test aim to achieve? Continue Reading
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When GraphQL wins in a GraphQL vs. REST performance comparison
Delve into the fundamental benefits and intricate features of GraphQL, and see just why it can serve as a much better alternative to REST in many scenarios. Continue Reading
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How the REST model shook up the world of SOA in 2016
Some question the relevancy of SOA in the modern IT world, but SOA still lives on in its most basic form, despite new development techniques. Tom Nolle explains. Continue Reading
Manage REST, SOAP and API protocols
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Make legacy IoT data protocols part of an IoT strategy
IT pros implement IoT devices to create and connect data; however, the lack of one IoT standard protocol counters the ability of IoT devices to work together. Continue Reading
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Do elastic resources challenge conventional REST architecture?
SOA and REST architectures have long been used to link components, but now there are hints that a new model may join the equation. Continue Reading
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Making the decision: Is SOA or REST best for big data applications?
When designing big data applications, an important consideration is whether to use SOA or RESTful APIs to connect big data components and services to the rest of the application. Continue Reading
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REST vs. SOAP: A retail use case comparison
In the REST vs. SOAP use case debate, the decision is affected by performance and reliability considerations. Continue Reading
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Making the choice: How to choose between REST and SOA applications
Whether REST or SOA applications should be used depends on where development started and component type. Continue Reading
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SOA and RESTful interfaces: When, why they should be combined
The debate between SOA and RESTful interfaces has raged for a while, but many application architects say they are confused as to which one is better. Continue Reading