Mobile Microservices: Building Flexible Pervasive Applications

Edge computing and mobile microservices enable new business models,strategies,and competitive advantage. This book introduces the essential concepts,technologies,and trade-offs in the edge computing architectural stack,providing for widespread adoption and dissemination. It also proposes a goal-oriented service composition model to minimize costs and enhance customer experience and safety.

Format: Hardback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the era of 5G, the advent of edge computing and the emergence of new ecosystems of mobile microservices have opened up a realm of possibilities for businesses to develop innovative strategies, gain a competitive edge, and embrace new business models. This book, specifically focused on microservices, delves into the essential concepts, technologies, and trade-offs within the edge computing architectural stack, aiming to facilitate widespread adoption and dissemination.

The book provides a comprehensive exploration of mobile microservice platforms and pervasive application development, elucidating well-defined building blocks, prototypes, and implementation strategies. It also delves into the realm of service middleware and AI-based microservices, offering practical insights into their implementation and configuration.

Furthermore, the author proposes a goal-oriented service composition model, which enables an economic assessment of connected, smart mobile services. This model facilitates cost minimization through statistical workload aggregation effects and backhaul data transport reduction, while simultaneously enhancing customer experience and safety through reduced response times.

This title serves as a valuable resource for students and IT professionals seeking to foray into the world of microservices. It is particularly useful for those studying software architecture and service-oriented computing, with a particular interest in edge computing, pervasive computing, the Internet of Things, and mobile microservices. By providing a comprehensive and practical guide, this book empowers readers to capitalize on the opportunities offered by the 5G era and drive digital transformation in their organizations.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032222974