3.2. Chapter Objectives

  • To identify the root and derivation of the Web Services technologies

  • To establish an appreciation of the underlying Web Services technology, its benefits, and when to use it

  • To establish some guidelines in choosing a Web Services developer tool and platform in the marketplace

  • To illustrate four steps to Web Services-enable a simple application

  • To illustrate what Web Services solutions are available on the market, the benefits, and the limitations

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