In the ever-evolving landscape of work management platforms and data integration, the synergy between ,,Smartsheet and MuleSoft emerges as a game-changer. This dynamic duo not only streamline processes but also amplify productivity to new levels. Let's explore the possibilities and dive into a real-world case study that exemplifies the power of this integration. Understanding Smartsheet Smartsheet is a work management tool known for its powerful automations and premium applications that make project management more efficient. ,,I’ve built a few PMOs using this tool and have rece ..read more

Behind the Scenes: The Work of a Software Integration Architect The New York City (NYC) subway system interconnects the five boroughs and suburbs to one another, facilitating the travel of millions daily. Someone had to design the Subway system. Like the designer(s) of the NYC Subway system, who designed it to interconnect destinations and facilitate people's travel, the Software Integration Architect designs systems to interconnect applications, facilitating data transmission. They are the glue that piece together the modern application architecture. Table of Contents This post will peer into ..read more

Are enterprise integration patterns still relevant? That is a question that many want to know, especially since 2023 has been the year of disruptive tech. If you want the short answer, we at futuretechskills.com believe the answer is still YES! Continue reading, and we will tell you why. Table of Contents What are enterprise integration patterns? History repeats itself like a for-loop Integration Platforms should incorporate integration patterns Are they relevant or not? Enterprise Integration Pattern Resources Conclusion What are enterprise integration patterns? Like design patterns, which ..read more

If you're contemplating a career in the MuleSoft ecosystem, you may find yourself debating between two main pathways: working for a MuleSoft partner or a MuleSoft customer. These two roles offer different opportunities and challenges within the MuleSoft development landscape, and understanding them will be vital in shaping your MuleSoft career path. First, let's clarify the terms. A MuleSoft partner generally refers to an IT consulting firm or contractor that works with various companies to implement MuleSoft integration solutions. A MuleSoft customer, on the other hand, is an entity (general ..read more

Are you a Salesforce Developer? Are you interested in learning MuleSoft? If so, a book was created by three MuleSoft experts in the MuleSoft community as an invitation for you to join a wonderful Integration and Automation community of experts. This book is entitled, MuleSoft for Salesforce Developers, A practitioner's guide to deploying MuleSoft APIs and integrations for Salesforce enterprise solutions. It was published on September 30, 2022, by Packt Publishing and written by Arul Christhuraj Alphonse, Alexandra Martinez, and Akshata Sawant, who happen to be well-respected in the MuleSoft c ..read more

As buzzwords like 'tech layoffs,' 'economic downturn,' and 'AI' continue to echo in the world of technology, many developers are left feeling apprehensive, confused, and frustrated. Whether you're an ambitious novice or a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience, one question persists: Should I keep learning to code? With over a decade of full-time software development experience, I have often grappled with the same question. After much reflection, I've come to a resounding conclusion: YES! Keep coding and keep learning. However, I understand that for many, the looming presence of Art ..read more

I posted my first engineering-related blog post in 2020. Since then, my career has blossomed into more than I could have imagined, and I have seen a lot of benefits from writing technical blogs and creating videos. If you are an engineer with love for writing and looking for a passion project, then building a tech blog may be a great fit for you. If you are not into writing, you can still benefit from writing a tech blog. Note: Do not let the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and the pressure to rank with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) deter you from writing your own tech blog. Her ..read more

If you clicked on this post, you might already know that Open AI released GPT 4 and an optimized version of GPT3.5. Excited about the new version, I ran several experiments where I tested ChatGPT and Mule 4. In the experiment, I found that ChatGPT was on its way to building Mule applications that relied on HTTP listeners with ease. However, was ChatGPT aware of the SFTP connector? Could it build SFTP integrations with ease? That was the question. This post details my SFTP integration experiment for the GPT-4 large language model (LLM). Quick Navigation ChatGPT Mule 4 SFTP Integration Experim ..read more

DataWeave is MuleSoft’s crown jewel and secret sauce for data transformations. Some developers have grown into DataWeave rockstars, while others are on the path to becoming DataWeave coding Ninjas. Regardless of where you are in your journey, I have ten tips you can use to improve your DataWeave skillset and rock your next data transformation. Before I share these tips with you, it's important to channel your inner “Dev” and chant this phrase. “DEVS BUILD THINGS!” Yes, developers, programmers, software engineers, integration engineers, coding ninjas, whatever title was given to you or you have ..read more

Filtering out unwanted values is a must when writing data transformations, and DataWeave can easily do this. This post shows you how to filter values in an object using DataWeave 2.0’s filterObject function and filter selector. If you want to filter values in an array, please check my post for filtering arrays using DataWeave. Quick Navigation: Anatomy of an object What is DataWeave’s filterObject function? What is DataWeave’s filter selector? Explore filterObject examples Watch Tutorial Anatomy of an object An object is a data structure in DataWeave that is made up of a key-value pair. You ..read more