Event-Driven Integration: Asynchronous vs. Synchronous APIs
Listen to article Choosing the Right Integration Pattern in OIC When designing integrations in Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), the choice between synchronous and asynchronous patterns directly affect performance, scalability, and reliability. There is no single right answer. The right approach depends on what the business needs from the interaction. At a high level, synchronous APIs require the client to wait for a response before moving forward. Asynchronous patterns allow the sender to continue processing after handing off the request, often with an immediate acknowledgment that the request has been received but is not yet completed. We work with clients to make this decision based on outcomes, not just technical preference. What This Means in Practice Synchronous APIs follow a blocking model. The system sends a request and waits for a response. This works well when the answer is needed r...