Combining different software applications or systems in order to work together as a cohesive whole. This may involve integrating different applications or systems within an organization, or integrating with external systems or third-party services.
File-based integration
This involves exchanging data between systems using flat files or other forms of structured data, such as CSV or XML.
API-based integration
This involves using APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to allow different systems to communicate with each other and exchange data in real-time.
Service-oriented architecture (SOA): This involves creating a network of independent services that can communicate with each other and be composed into new applications or systems.
Event-driven architecture (EDA):
This involves creating systems that can respond to events or triggers in real-time, such as the arrival of new data or the completion of a specific task.