Architectural Patterns and Strategies for Software Interoperability: A Comprehensive Catalog Approach
Keywords:
Software interoperability, architectural patterns, integration strategies, service-oriented architectureAbstract
Achieving seamless interoperability among diverse software systems remains a central challenge in modern enterprise and distributed computing environments. This study presents a comprehensive catalog of architectural patterns and strategies specifically designed to address software interoperability. The catalog synthesizes established and emerging approaches, including service-oriented architecture (SOA), microservices, messaging middleware, canonical data models, API gateways, and event-driven designs. Each pattern is systematically analyzed in terms of context, applicability, advantages, and trade-offs. Additionally, the work proposes a classification framework to guide architects in selecting appropriate strategies based on system requirements, integration complexity, and scalability considerations. The catalog aims to serve as both a reference and a decision-support tool for practitioners seeking to enhance interoperability while maintaining flexibility, maintainability, and performance across heterogeneous software ecosystems.
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