Tools & Consulting for the webMethods® platform
Tools & Consulting for the webMethods® platform
Configuration management is a critical part of any IT project and even more so in the context of integration. This article discusses a number of scenarios where it can make sense to switch to WxConfig NG.
On the business level there are huge benefits to be gained from applying CI/CD. This article looks at a few of them and helps you to move your business to the next level, when it comes to software delivery. This is not limited to webMethods Integration Server, but of course it can make a huge positive impact especially on an integration platform. And it is a great vehicle to boost your career.
There are several ways to deploy code to webMethods Integration. Let’s look at how things work under the hood, some common pitfalls, and how you can easily automate things. This knowledge will allow you to deliver more value to projects.
Let me share some thoughts on why quite a few people think that coding, which is only the last step in software development, is only for beginners.
We all aim to write robust code. Here is an article how to use the “branch” operation in Flow services. There are multiple approaches and we look at their pros and cons. I will also give some career tips and explore where invalid data might come from.
A key aspect of my upcoming online course about CI/CD for webMethods Integration Server is the automated creation of a proper environment. You don’t need to deal with all the underlying details, but can fully concentrate on learning CI/CD. This article describes the environment and explains the rational behind it.
While you can start simple with just one package, this soon becomes a problem. Here is real-world advice how to structure your code base. This reduces complexity, makes your solution much easier to maintain, and reduces the risk of bugs. And as a special bonus, you end up with a real integration platform.
CI/CD is a great way to deliver better software faster. So many people are interested how to do this with Integration Server. Here are the core points from my perspective that will get you started.
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