Anypoint Platform Development: Mule 4 for Mule 3 Users Course Overview

To successfully undertake the Anypoint Platform Development: Mule 4 for Mule 3 Users course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Solid understanding of Mule 3, including the fundamentals of Mule ESB and experience with creating Mule applications.
• Familiarity with the basics of data formats such as XML, JSON, and Java.
• Experience with basic data transformation using DataWeave 1.0 in Mule 3.
• Basic understanding of RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Some experience with error handling and event processing in Mule 3.
• Knowledge of Java programming is beneficial but not strictly necessary.

These prerequisites ensure that learners have a foundation upon which they can build their knowledge of Mule 4, making the transition smoother and the learning process more effective.

Target Audience for Anypoint Platform Development: Mule 4 for Mule 3 Users

The Anypoint Platform Development: Mule 4 for Mule 3 Users course is designed for experienced Mule 3 developers transitioning to Mule 4.

• Experienced Mule 3 developers seeking to update their skills to Mule 4

• Integration architects and developers involved in migration projects from Mule 3 to Mule 4

• IT professionals responsible for maintaining and upgrading existing Mule applications

• Software engineers looking to enhance their expertise in building and deploying Mule 4 applications

• Data integration specialists focusing on connecting applications and data across enterprise systems

• System administrators tasked with managing and configuring Mule 4 environments

• Technical project managers overseeing transitions to Mule 4

• API developers needing to understand Mule 4 application structures and error handling

• Quality assurance testers responsible for verifying the functionality of Mule 4 applications

• Consultants providing expertise in MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform to their clients

• Technical leads and senior developers responsible for guiding teams in Mule 4 development best practices

• IT professionals seeking MuleSoft certification or accreditation

• DevOps engineers involved in the continuous integration and deployment process of Mule applications

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Anypoint Platform Development: Mule 4 for Mule 3 Users?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered

This course equips Mule 3 users with the skills to develop and manage applications using Mule 4, focusing on key differences and new features of the Anypoint Platform and DataWeave 2.0.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Acquire the ability to log, debug, and manage data in Mule 4 applications, leveraging the DataWeave expression language for enhanced data manipulation.
• Understand the structure of Mule 4 applications, including the creation of multi-flow applications and the management of global configurations and application properties.
• Learn to consume various web services, including RESTful and SOAP services, and transform data from these services using Mule 4's components.
• Gain expertise in controlling event flow by multicasting events, routing based on conditions, and validating events within Mule 4 environments.
• Master error handling strategies at different levels of a Mule application and implement custom error handling logic.
• Write complex DataWeave 2.0 transformations for data types like XML, JSON, and Java, and define custom data types for use in transformations.
• Develop competencies in triggering flows through various mechanisms such as file operations, database changes, scheduled tasks, and message queues.
• Process records efficiently using Mule 4's For Each and Batch Job scopes, applying filters and aggregators to manage data at scale.
• Integrate Mule 4 applications with external systems and services, understanding how to pass parameters and manage service interactions effectively.
• Enhance application robustness with reconnection strategies and error response settings, ensuring reliable integration and data processing workflows.