Guide to choosing between REST vs SOAP services?

Question

Does anyone have links to documentation or guides on making the decision between REST vs. SOAP? I understand both of these but am looking for some references on the key deci

Answer 1

I Think both REST and SOAP can be used to implement similar functionality, but in general SOAP should be used when a particular feature of SOAP is needed, and the advantages of REST make it generally the best option otherwise. However, both REST and SOAP are often termed "Web services," and one is often used in place of the other, but they are totally different approaches. REST is an architectural style for building client-server applications. SOAP is a protocol specification for exchanging data between two endpoints.

I am very much agree with +Rob Cooper in his post. Yes, there are so many advocates. I have listed the difference between soap and rest.