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Automated function point analysis betters SOA estimates
The finalization of the new automated function point analysis will improve SOA project estimation as automation and specs mature.
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When to use REST vs. SOAP Web services
Here is a breakdown of when it's best to use REST or SOAP Web services.
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Mobile services on SOA offers apps big gains
Mobile broadband has a big impact on how people access and use online resources. Tom Nolle discusses how mobile services on SOA affect apps today.
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Developers try BaaS, mobile APIs for new opportunities
Backend as a Service and mobile APIs offer devel¬opers a whole new dimension of opportunity: cloud services to build the mobile apps of the future.
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Using metrics to manage the SOA application lifecycle
Application metrics are evolving, but three requirements must be met if they're going to work for SOA application lifecycle management.
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EAs must evolve to spur software and business agility
EAs must be the innovators pushing organizations to adopt new technologies that allow business capabilities to change along with new opportunities.
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App integration: The time is now
Learn why businesses need to update their app integration processes and how to avoid technology silos.
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Testing SOA applications: Tips for smooth deployments
Testing is a key step in software development. Here, Tom Nolle shares best practices for testing SOA applications to ensure unimpeded deployments.
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Orchestration and app performance in SOA
Learn the fundamental and finite details of the orchestration and app performance in service-oriented architecture.
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Getting the most out of SOA reuse
Failing to focus on reuse strategies may inhibit the success of a transition to SOA. Experts offer tips to leverage SOA reuse for better services.
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Forrester: Business must drive integration strategy
Integrating apps in a way that meets business goals can be difficult. A business-oriented integration strategy is key, says Forrester's Randy Heffner.
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Why simplify big data with design patterns?
Design patterns have caught on as a way to simplify development of software applications. Increasingly, that means using them for big data design.
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Using SOA for big data cloud data management
Big data and cloud data management can be problematic. Learn how SOA can manage data in several ways.
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Why native mobile apps are better than HTML5 apps
Should mobile apps be implemented using HTML5 or native code? Here, a look at why native apps may be a better solution than HTML5 apps.
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Why SOA applications are easy to migrate to cloud
Learn why SOA applications are the easiest of all apps to migrate to the cloud.
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Centers of Excellence: Managing organizational skills
Centers of Excellence are effective, but tend to slow projects down. Learn how to better organize skill sets with CoEs.
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How has architecture changed for a business enterprise?
Business leaders are concerned over the role of the business architect, rapidly changing architectures and how to keep up with a business enterprise.
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Data on the move: New designs for big data and CEP
There is a real difference between big data at rest and big data in motion. To get it moving, CEP and other technologies may be called for.
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Enterprise architects meet 'big data'
As more companies turn to 'big data' to gain new business value, the role of enterprise architects shows signs of changing.
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Prep for future changes in development team makeup
Not all enterprise developers will succeed in mobile apps. Teams need to add skills, James Duggan told attendees at last month's Gartner ITxpo.
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Creating a meaningful SOA ALM process
To create a meaningful SOA ALM process, architects have to remember modern apps are increasingly using components.
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RESTful SOA: Why and when to build REST/SOA hybrids
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.
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How to build the server side of mobility applications
Building desktop versus building mobile applications: More than the device is different.
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Developing SOA apps for virtual, cloud Infrastructures
In many cases, changes to optimize SOA applications for virtual and cloud resources are limited to the publication and orchestration processes.