Integrationrelated

Integrationrelated is a broad term that encompasses topics connected to the concept of integration across disciplines, from mathematical methods to system design, data management, and social processes.

In mathematics, integration is the process of determining the accumulation or total of a quantity. It includes definite and indefinite integrals, analytical techniques, and numerical methods such as the trapezoidal and Simpson rules, as well as advanced theories like Lebesgue integration and stochastic integration.

In computing and information technology, integration describes making separate components work together. It covers continuous integration and integration testing in software development, as well as API integration, data integration, data fusion, and ETL processes used to consolidate information from disparate sources.

Systems and enterprise integration focuses on interconnecting heterogeneous hardware and software, using middleware, standards, interface specifications, and architectural patterns such as service-oriented architecture and microservices to achieve interoperability and coordinated operation.

In social and organizational contexts, integration refers to bringing diverse groups into a functioning whole, including immigrant and educational integration, workplace inclusion, and policy measures aimed at social cohesion.

Common considerations across integration-related topics include interoperability, data quality, security and privacy, governance, scalability, and the management of risks associated with changing interfaces or processes.

See also: integration (disambiguation).