REST, SOAP and API protocols
Not all APIs are created alike. In this section, we explore the differences between various REST, SOAP and API protocols that are still emerging into the mainstream. Learn how various protocols work, if they will fit into your architecture and how to get around the intricacies of various types.
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REST, SOAP and API protocols News
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IBM's OpenAPI Comment Parser helps devs document APIs
IBM's OpenAPI Comment Parser gives developers a new tool to simplify the process of documenting APIs, so that developers down the line will be able to use them with less effort.
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Build a Power Automate flow using the Graph API
Administrators of Office 365 or Azure platforms can benefit from using newer Microsoft software technologies to handle many jobs, such as automating tasks and generating reports. Continue Reading
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The 3 tenets of microservice messaging patterns
In a microservices architecture, there's no question that it's tricky to ensure effective service communication. Review these three tenets of microservice messaging patterns. Continue Reading
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How to improve API documentation with Swagger and OpenAPI
Discover why developers should take advantage of Swagger tooling and the OpenAPI specification to streamline API design, documentation and management, especially for RESTful APIs. Continue Reading
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What's the difference between API and web services testing?
Web services and APIs aren't the same -- or are they? How do web services and API testing differ, and what does each type of test aim to achieve? Continue Reading
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When GraphQL wins in a GraphQL vs. REST performance comparison
Delve into the fundamental benefits and intricate features of GraphQL, and see just why it can serve as a much better alternative to REST in many scenarios. Continue Reading
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How the REST model shook up the world of SOA in 2016
Some question the relevancy of SOA in the modern IT world, but SOA still lives on in its most basic form, despite new development techniques. Tom Nolle explains. Continue Reading
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Make legacy IoT data protocols part of an IoT strategy
IT pros implement IoT devices to create and connect data; however, the lack of one IoT standard protocol counters the ability of IoT devices to work together. Continue Reading
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Making the decision: Is SOA or REST best for big data applications?
When designing big data applications, an important consideration is whether to use SOA or RESTful APIs to connect big data components and services to the rest of the application. Continue Reading
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REST vs. SOAP: A retail use case comparison
In the REST vs. SOAP use case debate, the decision is affected by performance and reliability considerations. Continue Reading
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SOA and RESTful interfaces: When, why they should be combined
The debate between SOA and RESTful interfaces has raged for a while, but many application architects say they are confused as to which one is better. Continue Reading
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REST or SOAP: Which offers the most benefits for mobile applications
When choosing between REST or SOAP for mobile apps, it's important to remember there are two major models: native and wrapped mobile web applications. Continue Reading