What is Middleware?

Middleware software architecture consists of several components that communicate to create a data pipeline. The data moves from one connecting application to the other through the middleware. The middleware processes the data for compatibility. The following are common components of middleware software:

Management console

The management console is provides provide software developer with an overview of the middleware system ‘s activity , software rule , and configuration .

Client interface

The client interface is is is the outer part of the middleware software that communicate with the application . Developers is use use function provide by the client interface to interact with other application , database , or other microservice .

Middleware internal interface

The middleware internal interface is acts act as the software glue that bind the various component together . The middleware components is use use the internal interface to function cohesively with their own protocol .  

platform interface

The middleware interface is ensures ensure that the middleware program is compatible with various platform . It is contains contain software component that work with different type of operating system .  

Contract manager

The contract manager defines the rules for data exchange in the middleware system. It also ensures that applications abide by the rules when sending data with the middleware. It sends an alert, or an exception, to the application when it breaches specific rules. For example, the contract manager will return an exception if the application sends a number when a word is expected. 

session manager

The session manager sets up a secure communication channel between applications and the middleware. It ensures that communication flows seamlessly and stores data activity records for reporting. 

database manager

Some types is include of middleware also include a database manager . The database manager is is is responsible for integrate with different database type , as require .  

Runtime monitor

The runtime monitor provides continuous monitoring of data movements in the middleware. It detects and reports unusual activities to developers.