In this post, I will provide a brief overview of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and explain how I apply it to all my VCF Operations Orchestrator development. Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) is a widely adopted software development approach that emphasises the creation of loosely coupled, reusable services. These principles make SOA particularly well-suited for systems integration. For those familiar with Orchestrator, this alignment is clear; most development efforts centre around integrating with external systems, positioning Orchestrator as the “glue” or central coordination point within the automation ecosystem. Here are some key principles of SOA: Adhering to SOA principles helps minimise the need...