What is SOAP?

SOAP stands for Simple Object Access Protocol. It is a messaging protocol used for exchanging structured information between various applications over a network, typically the internet. SOAP enables communication between different systems, regardless of the programming language or operating system they are built on. It relies on XML (eXtensible Markup Language) as its format for data exchange, and typically operates over HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol). In SOAP, messages are structured as XML documents that define the request and response formats, ensuring interoperability and allowing for complex data types to be transmitted. Overall, SOAP provides a standardized and versatile method for exchanging data between different software applications.

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