SOAP Message Format

SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a messaging format used to exchange information in web services. It typically consists of an envelope that defines the message structure, a header for optional metadata (like authentication), and a body that contains the actual data being transferred. SOAP messages are written in XML, making them both human-readable and machine-readable. This format allows different systems to communicate over the internet easily, regardless of their underlying technology. SOAP is often used in business applications for secure and reliable messaging between services.