Too much theory

I found reading this book boring after the first 6 chapters. What would have been more interesting is the author giving possible solutions (i.e. specific products) that could meet the specifications he laid out in each chapter. This book does not give specific real-world solutions that fit the descriptions and specifications that are described as constituting a Service-Oriented Architecture. After reading this book, I understand the architecture, but could not recommend any specific products that would fit the architecture.

Other Reviews

• Much too verbose, will confuse someone just getting into SOA
• Thomas Erl has an easy to read writing style. Highly recommend this book.
• Independent View of SOA
• Excessively long winded for my use
• Too much theory