The development of Web services depends on several protocols. SOAP over HTTP is the messaging protocol predominantly used at the present time, and synchronous RPC is the predominant messaging pattern.

Asynchronous services are easier to implement with support of the await and async keywords in WCF 4.5. We look at that, as well as contract-first development. There are performance benefits to using ...

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Video messaging brings a new twist to asynchronous communications, and could help businesses connect staffers more effectively as hybrid remote work strategies continue post-pandemic. Video meetings ...

Java and Java-related technologies continue to be introduced and continue to mature. As Java becomes more enterprise ready, as opposed to application-platform centric, we are seeing the introduction ...

Instant-messaging tools like Slack have become the primary way to collaborate in real time. These tools made remote work possible but have also contributed to burnout and mental-health issues. Some ...

Time to debate: can messaging tools support an asynchronous work model? Before we embrace ansynchronous work, we must tackle the thorny issues of KPIs, culture, and work surveillance. Enter my "five ...