Universal Description, Discovery, and Integration (UDDI)

Universal Description, Discovery, and Integration (UDDI) is a directory service that helps businesses find and connect with each other over the internet. Think of it like a specialized search engine or yellow pages for web services—programs or applications that perform specific tasks. UDDI stores information about these services, such as what they do and how to access them. When a business needs a particular service, they can search the UDDI registry to discover suitable providers and integrate their services efficiently. It promotes interoperability and simplifies the process of building interconnected software systems.