Service vs. Function part II

I just came up with a pretty good explanation of the difference between a service and a function, to clarify on a recent post. It kind of explains why it is difficult to reach an agreement, since people are discussing on different levels. So, watch this: Suppose that you’re a consultant, and you have a [...]

How to Agree on the Difference between a Service and a Function

In this post, I’ll establish exactly what’s the difference between a service (SOA parlance) and a function. Just joking, no, I won’t. I participated in an animated discussion today about the topic, and the discussion just went on and on. The participants were very bright people, and everyone was right in some way. We just [...]