Application integration patterns in the integration framework

Previously, we dove into the high-level architectural trade-offs between real-time and batch-oriented integration approaches for GenAI models. But how do the nuances of these patterns map to the different components within our integration framework’s stages? The following diagram depicts these steps:

Figure 4.1: The GenAI application integration framework

Let’s walk through each step in the next sections.

Entry point

When it comes to the Entry Point stage, the priorities for real-time versus batch systems differ significantly based on the end user experience. For real-time interactive applications, the entry points where prompts originate need to be highly streamlined with simplicity and ease of use in mind. After all, these inputs will be directly exposed to human users and drive the instantaneous AI responses they receive.

As such, real-time prompting surfaces should be optimized...