WSDL, or Web Services Description Language, is an XML-based format for describing network services as a set of endpoints operating on messages containing either document-oriented or procedure-oriented information. It is a critical component in the web services stack, enabling service providers and consumers to communicate seamlessly by detailing the available operations, message formats, and protocols used for interaction.

WSDL

Web Services Description Language

XML-based format

Network services are essential functionalities provided over a network that enable users and applications to communicate, share resources, and perform tasks. These services include a wide range of operations such as data storage, email, web hosting, and security, all of which facilitate seamless connectivity and resource management in a networked environment.

network services

set of endpoints

Messages containing document-oriented information

Messages containing procedure-oriented information

critical component

web services stack

service providers

Service consumers

communicate seamlessly

available operations

message formats

protocols used for interaction

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