Using the HTTP Binding Component

HTTP binding Element

The HTTP binding element specifies that the binding is bound to the HTTP protocol.

Table 16 HTTP binding Element Attributes

Property 

Description 

Required or Optional 

Example 

verb 

Indicates to which transport of HTTP this binding corresponds. 

Required 

GET 

The HTTP binding element must be present when using the HTTP binding. The following example illustrates the HTTP binding element.


<definitions .... >
    <binding .... >
        <http:binding verb="nmtoken" />
    </binding>
</definitions>

The value of the required verb attribute indicates the HTTP verb. Common values are GET or POST, but others may be used. Note that HTTP verbs are case sensitive.