1.1 About Web Services: Understanding SOAP and REST
Description: SOAP and RESTful are the two web service protocols supported by the Sepasoft Web Services module for Ignition, and you can act as either a provider or a consumer with each. SOAP uses XML and publishes a WSDL file that defines exactly what clients send and receive, while RESTful services typically use JSON and rely on the service’s own documentation to describe inputs and outputs. Learn the key differences, plus where to find the full SOAP specification and RESTful references.
Course: Web Services
Lesson: About Web Services
Applies to: MES 3.0, MES 4.0