Application Integration Definition
Application integration is the process of integrating various software programs or systems to share functionality or exchange data. To enable effective and efficient communication between the various systems, application integration aims to establish a seamless workflow.
Application integration can be accomplished in a variety of ways, each tailored to the unique requirements of the systems involved. Techniques that are frequently used include:
- Application programming interface (API) integration: The process of using APIs to connect and exchange data between various systems
- Data integration: The process of developing a model or repository that multiple systems can access to share data and uphold consistency
- Service-oriented architecture (SOA): The creation of a layer of services that are accessible by various systems, enabling communication and data exchange without requiring knowledge of the specifics of the underlying systems
