service-oriented architecture
nounA way to build computer programs by joining small helper programs that talk to each other.
The company redesigned its online store using service-oriented architecture so each feature could work on its own.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A design style where software parts communicate over a network using standard protocols.
The team adopted service-oriented architecture to connect legacy systems with new applications.
3. An IT strategy that treats business functions as reusable services.
Service-oriented architecture helped the bank reuse its payment service across multiple products.
4. A framework for integrating heterogeneous systems through loosely coupled services.
Their service-oriented architecture allowed the inventory and billing systems to exchange data without tight dependencies.