RE: [soa-rm] Proosd response for # and #4

As noted in section 1.3, the RM is intended to assist a wide audience, and that also implies a wide range of background. In some of the introductory sections, the TC tries to not only provide perspective but to answer recurring questions about SOA and its relationship to well known paradigms. The discussion of OO is one example of such a relationship. Unfortunately, it is impossible to include sufficient background material for every referenced technology. Section 3 of the RM provides the main body of the description of SOA and does not require an in depth knowledge of other paradigms discussed in the preceding sections.

We also note in the abstract section on the first pages that “While service-orientation may be a popular concept found in a broad variety of

applications, this reference model focuses on the field of software architecture”. We believe that this sets realistic expectations of all audience members that they have a basic understanding of terminology used within the software industry or they are able to use resources to facilitate an understanding of the concepts should they require such.

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Ken Laskey

MITRE Corporation, M/S H305 phone: 703-983-7934

7515 Colshire Drive fax: 703-983-1379

McLean VA 22102-7508

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