Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Architectural style that focuses on discrete Services instead of [[monolithic design]].

Different services can be used in conjunction as a [[Service Mesh]] to provide the functionality of a large application ([[modular programming]]).

SOA integrates distributes, separately maintained and deployed software components. It is enabled by technologies and standards that facilitate components' communication and cooperation over a network, especially over an IP network.

SOA is related to the [[API]] idea, an interface or communication protocol between different parts of a computer program intended to simplify the implementation and maintenance of software.

Principles¶

There are no industry standards relating to the exact composition of a service-oriented architecture, although many industry sources have published their own principles.

Service Contract