Primary characteristics of SOA
Any functional system or component that is SOA-based has its unique characteristics. However, in this section, we will cover fundamental elements that are uncompromising in any SOA-based designs.
Service interconnectivity with well-defined interfaces
Interoperability or interconnectivity between the two involving systems is a critical aspect of SOA. To achieve interoperability, architects should analyze the system deeper and come up with a greater level of detail so that they can define well-defined interfaces. Those interfaces in SOA embody interaction points between the system and its boundaries, which should be standardized, explicit, behavior predictable, scalable, and sustainable.
Standard interfaces and Service level agreements
The interfaces should be well-thought and standardized. The response of a weather report can evolve faster without any changes in the client's request (payload). In the weather forecast web service, the city name can be a key element...