SOAP vs REST API: Why REST Became the Industry Standard 🚀

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This video discusses SOAP and its comparison with REST API, highlighting why REST has largely replaced SOAP in modern web development. SOAP, once a widely used protocol, has been overshadowed by REST due to its simplicity and efficiency. The video explains that while SOAP uses a single URI for all requests and relies on XML, REST API uses different HTTP methods and URIs and typically employs JSON, which is less verbose. This makes REST more lightweight and easier to use. Additionally, SOAP's complex XML format and the necessity of using POST for requests add to its verbosity and limit its caching capabilities. However, SOAP still finds application in areas requiring high security and transactional integrity, such as financial and government services. The video suggests that understanding SOAP can enhance appreciation for the advantages of REST API.