WSDLaware

WSDLaware is a software library designed to simplify the development of web services by providing comprehensive support for the Web Services Description Language (WSDL). It offers a set of APIs that allow developers to parse, manipulate, and generate WSDL documents programmatically. By handling the details of WSDL syntax and structure, WSDLaware frees developers to focus on business logic rather than low-level protocol concerns.

The library includes features such as automatic service interface generation, schema validation, and the ability to convert between WSDL 1.1 and WSDL 2.0 formats. It also supports integration with popular development environments through plugins for IDEs that provide real‑time syntax checking and code completion. WSDLaware can be used in both client‑side and server‑side contexts, making it useful for creating service stubs, mocking services for testing, and documenting existing services.

WSDLaware is maintained under an open‑source license and is primarily written in Java, with additional bindings available for .NET developers. Its goal is to promote interoperability and streamline the life cycle of web service development. The project originated from a collaboration between academic researchers and industry practitioners who sought to reduce the overhead of manually managing WSDL files. Since its initial release, WSDLaware has been adopted in a variety of environments, including enterprise integration platforms, cloud‑based microservices, and academic research projects that rely on SOAP‑based communication.