Discussing Different Integration Tools

Before discussing some of the common types of integration tools available today, you need to understand why these tools are necessary. As a Salesforce Architect, you are expected to guide the client and the integration team when it comes to selecting the right set of tools that support the agreed integration strategy. You should be able to challenge sub-optimal design decisions based on valid logic and rationale. Picking the wrong tool or opting for shortcuts without considering their potential impact could prove to be very costly, and this might impact the project/program in multiple ways and become a major risk to the success of your Salesforce implementation. During the CTA review board, you are always expected to justify why you selected your integration tools.

Historically, a common way to integrate two applications together is through a direct channel with no third-party app or mediator in between. This can be done with point-to-point...