The API (Application Programming Interface) can be provided by most middleware. It can be SOAP but generally, REST services.
These two words are quite different in meaning. API refers to callable services, while middleware refers to the product that does the integration work in the integration ecosystem.
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Middleware is logical Software System that provides capabilities to other software applications, databases etc to be integrated. Middleware is analogous with Integration Software. It comes with defined capabilities like communication protocols, data transformation and mapping, connectivity etc. It also bridges physical systems and networks.
API, on the other hand is Software Architectural paradigm or a programming "style" for standardizing end-point connectivity of Systems, Applications and Data Integration.
In short, Middleware is software logical layer for Integration, while API is dominant trending/recent style/paradigm for Integration.
They go together - an API is functional definition of an Integration endpoint, while API Gateway Server is a middleware runtime component where APIs are run/hosted to be consumed by requesting applications and systems. Also API Portal is another middleware component that acts as a directory for APIs enabling their development life-cycle.
B2B Middleware refers a translation layer between multiple applications incorporating disparate technologies. It is usually a suite of tools, services, and adapters geared toward application integration. These including message-oriented middleware and database middleware. B2B Middleware data and systems require multiple points of access and integration One of the most popular forms of B2B Middleware is the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) or “ESB engine.”
B2B Middleware’s job is to route data...
The API (Application Programming Interface) can be provided by most middleware. It can be SOAP but generally, REST services.
These two words are quite different in meaning. API refers to callable services, while middleware refers to the product that does the integration work in the integration ecosystem.
Middleware is logical Software System that provides capabilities to other software applications, databases etc to be integrated. Middleware is analogous with Integration Software. It comes with defined capabilities like communication protocols, data transformation and mapping, connectivity etc. It also bridges physical systems and networks.
API, on the other hand is Software Architectural paradigm or a programming "style" for standardizing end-point connectivity of Systems, Applications and Data Integration.
In short, Middleware is software logical layer for Integration, while API is dominant trending/recent style/paradigm for Integration.
They go together - an API is functional definition of an Integration endpoint, while API Gateway Server is a middleware runtime component where APIs are run/hosted to be consumed by requesting applications and systems. Also API Portal is another middleware component that acts as a directory for APIs enabling their development life-cycle.