SOA Approach to Integration: XML, Web services, ESB, and BPEL in real-world SOA projects

The authors having had real world experience on how to develop SOA, have presented this book focusing more on practicality. They have worked in different websites and online companies where they specialized either in the development of SOA or working on a specific web language that also leads to the architecture. Because of their experience with Packt Publishing and their real world experience for SOA, Packt has chosen them to write this book about SOA Integration. Clearly this book requires deep familiarization of the components discussed in SOA. XML and Web Services are extensively discussed so that developers will understand why the mark-up language (XML) and approach (Web Services) is perfect for integration which eventually leads to SOA. For those who are beginning in SOA, this book provides explanation in great detail in the basic concepts of SOA - from the challenges until specific terms that will greatly influence in building an application using the architecture. What is even interesting is that it provides an insight to an alternate to JavaEE and the .Net framework. If you have a vague idea of what COBRA is, then this book will enlighten you further why this application web language could help you in building an application. Some parts of the book are great for beginners while other parts of book are intended for advanced users. If you are looking for specific instructions on how to integrate XML to SOA, then this book will help you. For beginners or for those who just wants an in depth information of SOA, then this book will also be of great assistance. Ultimately, this is a great addition to your library as it provides the basics while introducing you to the advanced concepts and principles behind SOA.