WSDLdokument

WSDLdokument is a term that can refer to a Web Services Description Language document. WSDL is an XML-based language that describes the functionality of a web service. It's used to define the operations a web service performs, the messages it accepts and returns, and the network protocols it uses. A WSDL document acts as a contract between the web service provider and the web service consumer, outlining how to interact with the service.

Essentially, a WSDLdokument provides a machine-readable description of a web service. This description includes information about the service's endpoints, which are the network locations where the service can be accessed. It also specifies the data types used in the messages exchanged by the service, and the message formats. This allows developers to automatically generate client code that can communicate with the web service, simplifying the integration process.

The structure of a WSDL document is divided into several key sections. These include definitions, types, message descriptions, port type definitions (abstract operations), bindings (concrete protocols), and service definitions (endpoints). By parsing a WSDL dokument, developers can understand the capabilities of a web service and how to invoke its operations without needing to know the underlying implementation details. This standardization is crucial for the interoperability of web services across different platforms and programming languages.