What is API?

API (Application Programming Interface) helps in communication and data exchange between two software systems. API act as an interface between two applications and allows the two software systems communicate with one another. API is a collection of functions which can be executed by another software program. API works as; it takes a request from the … Read more

Explain the role of web service requestor/ consumer.

The role of Web Service Requestor / Consumer is to utilize the pre-existing web service provided by the Web Service Provider/ Publisher. Web Service Requestor/ Consumer request the Web Service provider for the information by sending a SOAP message to the Web Service provider. Then in-Turn Web Service Publisher sends the requested information back to … Read more

Explain the role of web service provider/ Publisher

The role of a Web Service provider is to implement web service and make it available to the web service requestor/ consumer. The role of a web service provider or publisher is pivotal in the realm of web services. Essentially, these entities are responsible for making data, functionalities, or resources available over the internet in … Read more

How are the terms “Platform independent” and “Diverse Application” are related to each other in the context of XML-RPC?

The terms “Platform independent” and “Diverse Application” were related to each other because XML-RPC uses HTTP for transporting SOAP messages over the web. The HTTP is a universal standard protocol for exchanging information on the Web. Hence, it leads to Cross Platform support/ Platform independent. So because it is Platform independent, it leads to the … Read more

How many Communication protocols can be used to implement a SOAP message? Is SOAP messages are tied to any protocol?

Communication protocol refers to the protocols which were used to transmit information over the web. By using Transport protocols, applications from the different background can quickly communicate with each other without knowing the inside functioning of the various systems. HTTP (Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol) can be used to implement a SOAP message whereas FTP (File Transfer … Read more