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SOAPveebiteenuseid, or SOAP web services, are a standard for exchanging structured information in the implementation of web services in computer networking. SOAP stands for Simple Object Access Protocol. It is a protocol specification for the exchange of structured information in the implementation of web services in computer networks. SOAP has evolved into a standard, and it is cleared by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the main international standards organization for the World Wide Web.

SOAP web services rely on XML for their message format and typically operate over HTTP. The core of a SOAP message is an XML document. This document contains a root element called the Envelope, which contains a Header and a Body. The Header is optional and can contain information such as authentication or transaction details. The Body contains the actual message content, including the request or response data.

The interaction with a SOAP web service is usually defined by a Web Services Description Language (WSDL) file. WSDL is an XML-based language that describes the functionality of a web service. It specifies the operations the service performs, the data types it accepts and returns, and how to access the service. Client applications use the WSDL file to understand how to communicate with the SOAP service.

SOAP is known for its robustness, security features, and support for complex transactions. It is often used in enterprise environments where reliability and strict data contracts are important. However, it can also be more verbose and complex compared to other web service architectures like REST.