Chapter 13. An Online Ordering System
IN THIS CHAPTER
One of the most common uses for Web services is in the area of online ordering. The difference between online ordering with a Web browser and online ordering with a Web service is that a Web service makes it easier to automate a process. As companies streamline their operations, they can place orders with vendors automatically as inventory gets low. A Web service also allows you to create different user interfaces and still use the same server. For example, you might create a browser-based ordering site that uses a Web service to place the orders. The end result is that a ...
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