SOAP protocol

SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a protocol used for exchanging structured information between computers over a network. It enables applications to communicate securely and reliably by sending messages formatted in XML. SOAP is often used in web services to perform tasks like retrieving data or executing commands across different systems, regardless of their underlying platforms or languages. It ensures that messages are well-defined, standardized, and can include details such as security and transaction management, making it suitable for enterprise-level integrations and complex communications.