Service-oriented computing represents a new generation distributed computing platform. As such, it encompasses many things, including its own design paradigm and design principles, design pattern catalogs, pattern languages, a distinct architectural model, and related concepts, technologies, and frameworks.
It sounds like a pretty big umbrella, and it is. Service-oriented computing builds upon past distributed computing platforms and adds new design layers, governance considerations, and a vast set of preferred implementation technologies. That's why taking the time to understand its underlying mechanics before proceeding to the actual design and construction phases of a delivery project is time well spent.
To better appreciate the fundamental complexion of a typical service-oriented computing platform we need to describe each of its primary parts, which we'll refer to as elements:
- Service-Oriented Architecture
- Service-Orientation
- Service-Oriented Solution Logic
- Services
- Service Compositions
- Service Inventory
The following sections define each of these elements and conclude with a section that explains how they can inter-relate conceptually and physically. The basic symbols introduced in these sections are used repeatedly within subsequent parts of this book.
Use the following table of contents to navigate to chapter excerpts.
| ABOUT THE BOOK: |
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| SOA: Principles of Service Design is dedicated to service engineering and establishing service-orientation as a design paradigm. This hands-on manual for service design establishes concrete links between specific service-orientation design principles and the strategic goals and benefits associated with SOA. Purchase the book from Amazon.com. |
| ABOUT THE AUTHOR: |
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| Thomas Erl is the world's top-selling SOA author, Series Editor of the "Prentice Hall Service-Oriented Computing Series and editor of The SOA Magazine. His books have become international bestsellers and have been formally endorsed by senior members of major software organizations such as IBM, Microsoft and Oracle. He is the founder of SOA Systems Inc., a company specializing in SOA training, certification and strategic consulting services with a vendor-agnostic focus. |
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