Service-Oriented Architecture

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Approx. 10 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn how to design and develop service-oriented architectures (SOA) using web services, RESTful APIs, and microservices with this course.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the fundamentals of service-oriented architecture and its components
  • Design and develop web services using SOAP and RESTful APIs
  • Create and manage microservices using popular frameworks and tools

Related Topics for further study


Learning Outcomes

  • Create and manage web services using SOAP and RESTful APIs
  • Design and implement microservices using popular frameworks and tools
  • Understand the benefits and challenges of service-oriented architecture

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#
  • Familiarity with web development and APIs

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Assignments and quizzes

Similar Courses

  • Microservices Fundamentals
  • API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Martin Fowler
  • Sam Newman

Related Books

Description

Based on an understanding of architectural styles, you will review architectures for web applications, then explore the basics of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) in two approaches: Web Services (WS*) and Representational State Transfer (REST) architecture.

Outline

  • Web Technologies
  • 4.1.1 – Introduction to Service-Oriented Architecture
  • 4.1.2 – Service Principles
  • 4.1.3 - Web Systems Evolution
  • 4.1.4 – Web Systems Architecture
  • 4.1.5 – HTML / XML / JSON
  • 4.1.6 – HTTP
  • 4.1.7 – JavaScript
  • 4.1.8 – Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • 4.1.9 – Object Brokers
  • Meet Your Presenter – Sam Jeffrey
  • Meet Your Facilitators
  • Discussion: Introduce Yourself
  • Service-Oriented Architecture Course Notes
  • Service-Oriented Architecture Glossary
  • Module 1 Review
  • Web Services
  • 4.2.1 – Introduction to Web Services
  • 4.2.2 – Service Invocation (SOAP)
  • 4.2.3 – Service Description (WSDL)
  • 4.2.4 – Service Publication and Discovery (UDDI)
  • 4.2.5 – Service Composition (BPEL)
  • Discussion: Experience with Internal Web Services
  • Peer Review Request Forum
  • Capstone Assignment 4.1 - Determine the app's information needs
  • Module 2 Review
  • REST Architecture for SOA
  • 4.3.1 – Introduction to REST
  • 4.3.2 – Designing a REST Service
  • 4.3.3 – Introduction to Microservices
  • Answer to REST service ungraded assignment
  • Discussion: Ideas for REST Web Services
  • Module 3 Review
  • Capstone Challenge
  • Capstone Assignment 4.2 - Connect app to Elasticsearch
  • Discussion: Last Word – Service Oriented Architecture
  • Acknowledgements
  • Final Exam

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the world of service-oriented architecture with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Students who have completed this course have provided positive feedback, with many praising the practical knowledge they gained from it. In particular, the course is well-structured and easy to follow, making it an ideal choice for beginners.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Well-structured and easy to follow course

Pros from User Reviews

  • Practical knowledge gained
  • Well-structured course
  • Easy to follow lessons
  • Great for beginners
  • Real-world examples provided

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some concepts may be difficult to understand for those without technical background
  • Some assignments may be time-consuming
  • Not enough emphasis on hands-on experience
  • Limited discussion forums
  • No personal interaction with instructors
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
Kenny Wong
University of Alberta
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