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What are the main differences between REST and SOAP?
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| Criterion | REST | SOAP |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Architectural style, not a protocol | Protocol |
| Data Format | Supports JSON, XML, Plain Text, and others | Strictly XML |
| Transport | Uses HTTP/HTTPS | Can use HTTP, SMTP, TCP, JMS, and others |
| State | Stateless | With or without state |
| Caching | Built-in caching support | Limited caching support |
| Performance | Usually higher due to lower overhead and JSON | Usually lower due to larger data volume and XML |
| Security | Uses SSL/TLS and tokenization | Uses WS-Security, SSL/TLS |
| Complexity | Simpler to implement and use | More complex to implement and use |
| WSDL | Does not use WSDL, uses URI | Requires WSDL to describe the service |