Hello @pujithag ,
| Feature | REST | SOAP |
| Architectural Style / Protocol | Architectural Style | Protocol |
| Message Format | Primarily JSON, also XML, text | Exclusively XML |
| Complexity | Simpler, lightweight | More complex, heavier |
| Speed | Generally faster | Generally slower (due to XML overhead) |
| WSDL | No fixed contract (relies on URI) | Requires WSDL for service description |
| HTTP Methods | Uses standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, etc.) | Uses HTTP but often as a transport for XML messages |
| Security | Relies on HTTPS, OAuth, API keys | Built-in security standards (WS-Security) |
| Use Cases | Modern web/mobile apps, public APIs, fast integrations | Legacy systems, enterprise apps with high security/transaction needs |
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