A middleware system or service that enables applications to connect to each other to exchange data is known as Enterprise Application Integration or EAI. In BizTalk Services, EAI is oriented towards a developer persona and Visual Studio is the primary tool for development and deployment of services. Integration between applications is possible using a bridge for messaging. We will explore the e-commerce example from the first chapter in more detail as we look at the concepts.
Specifically, in this chapter, we will focus on the following topics:
Understanding EAI capabilities in Azure
Understanding bridges, sources, and destinations
Understanding custom code using message inspectors
Understanding hybrid connectivity