What is API REST API and SOAP?

SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a standards-based web services access protocol that has been around for a long time. … REST (Representational State Transfer) is another standard, made in response to SOAP’s shortcomings. It seeks to fix the problems with SOAP and provide a simpler method of accessing web services.

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When should I use REST API and SOAP API?

When to Use REST Developing public APIs: REST APIs are considered easier to use and adopt than SOAP APIs, which makes them ideal for creating public web services . REST also lacks some built-in security features that SOAP has — but they aren’t necessary when working with public data and services.29 Eyl 2021

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When should I use SOAP over REST?

Stateful operations. Performing repetitive, chained tasks such as the financial industry requires means that you may need to retain certain client data within the server for future use. By default, REST is stateless. RESTful apps will not save any previous transactions, but SOAP supports stateful operations .

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