Points of Integration
Now that you know the different application models, the next step is to identify the available points of integration in each model, as required in the different contexts. Some application models may not have a clear point of integration.
A point of integration is an entry point into an application, providing its users the capability to access some application functions or facilitate information (data) exchange. In some applications, a point of integration can be a set of APIs or the capability of the application to process messages. Stored procedures or other forms of dedicated interface tables also qualify as points of integration. Thus, a point of integration is a publicly available interface of the application. This interface ...
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