message-based architecture
nounA way of building computer programs where the parts talk to each other by sending little notes.
The chat app uses message-based architecture so each part can send updates without waiting for a reply.
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2. A software design style where components communicate through a shared message bus instead of direct calls.
The team refactored the monolith into a message-based architecture using a central broker.
3. An approach to system integration where services exchange structured messages to stay loosely coupled.
Their microservices rely on message-based architecture to handle order events reliably.
4. A pattern in distributed systems where senders and receivers are decoupled by queues or topics.
Message-based architecture lets the payment service process requests even when the inventory service is offline.