Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP).pptx

This is a web and internet Presentation. This Presentation topic is SOAP which means Simple Object Access Protocol.

1. Index What is Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)? Important points about Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Key Features of Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) of Web Services Message Structure of Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Applications of Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Example of Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Conclusion

2. What is Simple Object Access Protocol ? SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a messaging protocol specification for exchanging structured information in the implementation of web services in computer networks. It uses XML as its message format and relies on other application-level protocols, such as HTTP and SMTP, for message negotiation and transmission. SOAP is an extensible protocol that can be used to exchange a wide range of information, including simple data types, complex data structures, and even multimedia content.

3. Important points about Simple Object Access Protocol SOAP is a messaging protocol specification for exchanging structured information in the implementation of web services Uses XML as its message format Relies on other application-level protocols (e.g. HTTP, SMTP) for message negotiation and transmission Extensible protocol that can exchange a wide range of information (simple data types, complex data structures, multimedia content) Platform- and language-agnostic (can be used between systems written in different languages and running on different platforms)

4. Key Features of Simple Object Access Protocol Uses web services Message structure (envelope, header, body) Application in various contexts (e.g. remote procedure calls, data retrieval)

5. Simple Object Access Protocol of Web Services Self-contained, modular applications that can be accessed over a network Simple interface described in a Web Services Description Language (WSDL) document SOAP messages are sent over HTTP or another application-level protocol Can be used to invoke methods on a remote server, retrieve data from a server, or perform other actions

6. Message Structure of Simple Object Access Protocol A message consists of some particular structure that is, SOAP envelope, which defines the structure of the message and encloses the message content. SOAP header, which can contain optional information such as authentication credentials or other metadata. SOAP body, which contains the actual data being exchanged between the systems.

7. Applications of Simple Object Access Protocol Remote procedure calls Data retrieval Other actions (e.g. data manipulation, messaging) Overall, the applications of SOAP are quite varied and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a particular system or use case.

8. Example of Simple Object Access Protocol Imagine that a client system wants to retrieve some information from a server system. The client system sends a SOAP request message to the server, using HTTP as the transport protocol. The request message is an XML document that contains the following elements: A SOAP envelope. A SOAP header. A SOAP body.

9. Example of Simple Object Access Protocol The server system receives the request message, processes it, and returns a response message to the client. The response message is also an XML document, with a similar structure to the request message. Here is an example of a SOAP request message that might be used to retrieve information from a server:

10. Example of Simple Object Access Protocol This request message contains a header element that includes authentication credentials, and a body element that specifies the information that the client system is requesting. The server system processes the request and returns a response message containing the requested information.

11. Conclusion SOAP is a widely used protocol for exchanging information between systems via web services Key features include its use of web services, its message structure, and its ability to be used in various contexts Provides a platform- and language-agnostic solution for exchanging a wide range of information over the web

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