messagingarchitecture

noun

UK /ˈmɛs.ɪ.dʒɪŋ ˈɑː.kɪ.tɛk.tʃə/

US /ˈmɛs.ɪ.dʒɪŋ ˈɑːr.kɪ.tɛk.tʃɚ/

The plan for how messages travel between computer programs.

The engineers drew a messaging architecture to show how the chat app sends notes to friends.

SYNONYMS

message system design communication framework message routing plan messaging blueprint

RELATED WORDS

message queue broker protocol middleware event bus

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The structure of a system that moves data between software parts.

A good messaging architecture keeps the payment service and the email service in sync.

3. The way a company organizes its internal and customer communications.

Their messaging architecture ensures every team uses the same tone and channels.

4. The layout of message flows in a distributed application.

We reviewed the messaging architecture before adding a new notification service.