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• How AWS Lambda functions and API Gateway aid modernization

  Some organizations avoid modernization because of changes that need to be made to servers. But using AWS Lambda with API Gateway offers a way to modernize without the provisioning.  Continue Reading

• Developers, prepare for the caveats of serverless frameworks

  While serverless has gained the attention of many developers, those that adopt serverless must stay on top of issues that it may bring, including portability challenges.  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 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

• Service mesh amplifies microservice management capabilities

  Kubernetes emerged to help development teams better orchestrate microservices, and now, service mesh stands to help teams more easily handle microservice integration.  Continue Reading

• How component-based software engineering spurs innovation

  Demands for digital transformation in business may ring hollow to some architects. However, componentization can play a key role in making business innovation a reality.  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

• Understanding the benefits of serverless functions

  The use of serverless functions can help developers minimize the time spent managing resources by segmenting third-party dependencies. Zach Flower explains.  Continue Reading

• The pros and cons of container platforms for portability

  Container platforms enable high degrees of portability, but there are some container portability limitations related to persistent storage, different container formats and more.  Continue Reading

• In a microservices app, how many microservices are too many?

  How many microservices are optimal for your microservices app? DevOps analyst Chris Tozzi explains how to use containers, codebase analysis and other tactics to decide.  Continue Reading

• What is the future of container deployment?

  Container deployment continues to evolve with the help of VM models, microservices and DevOps. Learn how the container architecture can impact your business goals.  Continue Reading

• Comparing containers and VMs for multi-tenant apps

  Secure containers is a big concern when comparing virtual machines and containers for multi-tenant apps. Learn what each has to offer and which works best for your organization.  Continue Reading

• Troubleshooting microservices performance problems

  Get a better understanding of troubleshooting tools and techniques for managing microservices performance issues.  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

• How to manage microservices with a container registry

  Container registries will help to compile and store images. Get a better understanding of popular registry products and services.  Continue Reading

• How to keep microservices performance from going south

  Microservices can streamline development, but at what cost? Kurt Marko discusses the potential performance impacts and how to implement proper microservices performance management.  Continue Reading

• Application containers offer a new approach to SOA

  Traditional SOA and containerized infrastructure share many common goals, but containers offer better efficiency and manageability. How can enterprises bring the two together?  Continue Reading

• REST vs. SOAP: Choosing the best web service

  SOAP and REST offer different methods to invoke a web service. Learn the variations between the two approaches, including integration concerns and client choices.  Continue Reading

• What alternatives to HTTP are there for microservices?

  Using HTTP as the bus for traffic between microservices can create some unwanted impacts, including more TCP/IP overhead. Mark Betz goes over some useful alternatives to HTTP.  Continue Reading

• Where do we draw the line between an iBPM and BPM platform?

  What is the difference between iBPM and BPM? Is iBPM simply an extension of the old BPM ways, or is truly something unique? Esther Shein tackles this question.  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 keep things on track when building API portfolios

  As important as APIs have become, many still fail to achieve API success by not setting goals properly. Tom Nolle explains why this matters and how to manage an API portfolio.  Continue Reading

• Creating successful RESTful API design

  Successful API design requires lots of attention to detail. Take these three steps for creating RESTful API design.  Continue Reading

• Why you should reconsider using model-driven software development

  Model-driven development has been around a long time, but in today's complicated app world, it may be time to give this methodology another look. Expert Tom Nolle explains.  Continue Reading

• Six aspects of API creation that greatly impact production

  When it comes to API creation, simplicity is critical. Vivek Gupta of AnyPresence discussed the six aspects of API creation developers can address to accelerate API production.  Continue Reading

• Five tips for better API versioning and migration

  Business needs change, and that often means APIs must change along with them. Here we examine five key strategies for avoiding disaster when API changes must occur.  Continue Reading

• Consistency is critical in a business rules management system

  As much as business rules management can help an organization streamline operations, a general misunderstanding of business rules is hurting efforts. Steve Weissman explains why.  Continue Reading

• Are microservices more like SOA or MVC architecture?

  How new is the concept of microservices? Does it compare more closely with the principles of SOA or those of MVC architecture? Chris Riley examines this topic.  Continue Reading

• Why should I use a build server?

  Because apps can be built on a developer's local machine, some question the usefulness of a build server. However, Brad Irby points out that they provide some distinct advantages.  Continue Reading

• Is there a way to automate API code generation?

  As useful as APIs are, developers still struggle to create them due to lapses in documentation and specs. Brad Irby explores a tool that can help automate API code generation.  Continue Reading

• How to implement dependency injection in existing apps

  Adapting an existing app to dependency injection is worth the effort, according to an expert. Follow these tips to make the process go smoothly.  Continue Reading

• Cache networks for better mobile application performance

  Architects find they can improve mobile application performance by leveraging caching networks and new data synchronization protocols.  Continue Reading

• How to address security risks posed by middleware tools

  Middleware tools can present a huge vulnerability, enough to offset their benefits. However, with some simple steps you can protect yourself and your data.  Continue Reading

• API security more critical as componentization grows

  Securing APIs is critical as componentization grows. Expert Tom Nolle suggests that an API's security attributes are as important as functional attributes.  Continue Reading

• Web services vs. cloud services: Are they the same?

  Learn how Web services and cloud services differ, and how working together impacts business efficiency.  Continue Reading

• Where JMS 2.0 misses the mark

  JMS 2.0 added significant ease-of-use and messaging features to the popular API. Bill Claybrook looks at what's new in JMS 2.0 and what's missing.  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

• Updating COBOL programs: Pitfalls to avoid when going from COBOL to C

  To keep operational expenses low, keep these modernization considerations in mind when dealing with COBOL programs.  Continue Reading

• API design: How to properly build an application program interface

  Don't let your entire API project go awry. Knowing the applications well is just one way to nail the design and foster developer loyalty.  Continue Reading

• Mobile development: The pros of HTML5, hybrid, native applications

  Whether to make use of a hybrid, HTML5 or a native application depends on each specific situation.  Continue Reading

• Best practices for solutions architecture

  Solutions architecture has gained a reputation for being difficult to define. Even so, best practices unique to solutions architecture have emerged.  Continue Reading

• The impact of HTML5 on Web applications

  HTML, the HyperText Markup Language, is an essential part of the Internet experience. HTML5 is one part of what WHATWG sees as essential to the future of Web applications.  Continue Reading