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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

.NET Web Services


Web services are small units of code built to handle a limited task.


What are Web Services?

  • Web services are small units of code
  • Web services are designed to handle a limited set of tasks
  • Web services use XML based communicating protocols
  • Web services are independent of operating systems
  • Web services are independent of programming languages
  • Web services connect people, systems and devices

Small Units of Code

Web services are small units of code designed to handle a limited set of tasks.
An example of a web service can be a small program designed to supply other applications with the latest stock exchange prices. Another example can be a small program designed to handle credit card payment.

Benefits of Web Services

  • Easier to communicate between applications
  • Easier to reuse existing services
  • Easier to distribute information to more consumers
  • Rapid development
Web services make it easier to communicate between different applications. They also make it possible for developers to reuse existing web services instead of writing new ones.
Web services can create new possibilities for many businesses because it provides an easy way to distribute information to a large number of consumers. One example could be flight schedules and ticket reservation systems.

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