SOEDA: A method for specification and implementation of applications on a service-oriented event-driven architecture

Abstract

Both Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and Service- Oriented Architecture (SOA) are unique architectural styles widely used in today's industries. However, they mostly exist as isolated systems that could greatly benefit from each other when being combined. This paper introduces SOEDA, an approach that unifies EDA and SOA by introducing a development method taking advantage of the unique properties of each architecture. The different steps of the method reach from abstract process specification over event and process implementation to the the final execution phase - described in an abstract manner and by means of an example. Resulting applications are based on state-of-the-art workflow technology using events to trigger the execution of individual business activities. © 2009 Springer Berlin Heidelberg.