9-1-5 Notifications Explained

Key Concepts

• Notification Topics
• Subscriptions
• Publishing Notifications
• Notification Endpoints
• Security and Compliance

1. Notification Topics

Notification Topics are channels through which notifications are sent. Each topic is identified by a unique name and can have multiple subscribers. Topics are used to categorize and manage notifications based on their purpose or content.

Example: Think of a notification topic as a mailing list. Just as a mailing list groups recipients interested in a specific topic, a notification topic groups subscribers interested in specific notifications.

2. Subscriptions

Subscriptions are the process of registering interest in a notification topic. Subscribers receive notifications published to the topics they are subscribed to. Subscriptions can be managed through the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) console or programmatically using APIs.

Example: Consider subscriptions as signing up for a newsletter. Just as you sign up to receive updates on a particular subject, subscriptions allow you to receive notifications on specific topics.

3. Publishing Notifications

Publishing Notifications involves sending messages to a notification topic. Publishers can send notifications to multiple subscribers simultaneously. Notifications can include text, JSON, or other formats depending on the needs of the subscribers.

Example: Think of publishing notifications as sending an email to a mailing list. Just as an email is sent to all recipients on the list, a notification is sent to all subscribers of a topic.

4. Notification Endpoints

Notification Endpoints are the destinations where notifications are delivered. Common endpoints include email addresses, SMS numbers, and webhooks. Subscribers can configure multiple endpoints to receive notifications in different formats or to different devices.

Example: Consider notification endpoints as different modes of communication. Just as you can receive a message via email, SMS, or a phone call, notifications can be delivered to different endpoints based on subscriber preferences.

5. Security and Compliance

Security and Compliance ensure that notifications are delivered securely and in compliance with regulatory requirements. OCI provides features like encryption, authentication, and audit trails to protect notification data and ensure compliance. This helps in maintaining trust with stakeholders and avoiding legal penalties.

Example: Think of security and compliance as the security measures for a bank vault. Just as a bank vault protects valuable assets, security and compliance measures protect sensitive notification data.