Chapter 10. Final Thoughts

Introduction

The patterns we have examined in this book provide some powerful techniques for using mashups to seize business opportunities and tackle previously abandoned or ignored issues. Yet this text would be incomplete if these solutions were recommended without discussing the challenges inherent in establishing an enterprise mashup environment. As we begin to wrap up our discussion, we will step back from the patterns themselves and address a few of the surrounding issues that can help further mashups’ adoption and usefulness.

One primary area of concern is technical capability. A common misconception regarding mashups is that they can harvest only Web-based content. While a wealth of information can certainly ...

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