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
IntermediateCourse 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 coursePros 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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