Sunday, November 10, 2013

What is WSDL?

WSDL Abstract:
  • WSDL is pronounced as 'wiz-dull' and spelled out as 'W-S-D-L'.
  • WSDL stands for Web Services Description Language.
  • WSDL is an XML based protocol for information exchange in decentralized and distributed environments.
  • WSDL is the standard format for describing a web service.
  • WSDL definition describes how to access a web service and what operations it will perform.
  • WSDL is a language for describing how to interface with XML-based services.
  • WSDL is an integral part of UDDI, an XML-based worldwide business registry.
  • WSDL is the language that UDDI uses. 
  • WSDL was developed jointly by Microsoft and IBM.

WSDL Usage:

WSDL is often used in combination with SOAP and XML Schema to provide web services over the internet. A client program connecting to a web service can read the WSDL to determine what functions are available on the server. Any special datatypes used are embedded in the WSDL file in the form of XML schema. The client can then use SOAP to actually call one of the functions listed in the WSDL.

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