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A web service is a set of functions packaged into a single entity that is available to other systems on a network. The network can be a corporate intranet or the Internet. Other systems can call these functions to request data or perform an operation. Because they rely on basic, standard technologies which most systems provide, they are an excellent means for connecting distributed systems together. The standard technologies underlying web services are defined by JSR-181. Web services are a useful way to provide data to an array of consumers over the Internet, like stock quotes and weather reports. But they take on a new power in the enterprise, where they offer a flexible solution for integrating distributed systems, whether legacy systems or new technology. Workshop makes it easy for you to build and deploy applications that provide or access web services. |
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Topics Included in This SectionTutorials: Web ServicesTutorials related to web service technologies. Introduction to Web Service TechnologiesDiscusses the standard technologies underlying web services. Building Web Services with WorkshopDescribes the basic components of a web service built with Workshop. Using Design View to Create Web ServicesDescribes how to use the web service Design View. Web Service Development Starting PointsProvides an overview of the different design scenarios: (1) starting from a WSDL, (2) starting from an XML Schema, and (3) starting from Java. Testing Web Services with the Test ClientProvides an overview of testing, debugging, and deploying a web service. WSDL Files: Web Service DescriptionsDiscusses how WSDL files are used to describe web service interfaces. Web Service CallbacksHow to implement callbacks in your web service. Designing Conversational Web ServicesImplementing a conversational web service. Using Buffering with Web Service Callbacks and Control EventsImplementing buffers. Web Service DialogsThese topics explain the web service related UI dialogs and wizards. Related TopicsDesigning Asynchronous Interfaces |
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