how to query SQL Server via REST to get XML

Question

We have been using a web application framework to build apps that need to be able to query a SQL Server database and get the results as XML.

In the past, the framewo

Answer 1

Another option is something like Dreamfactory. They have a SOAP to REST solution that allows you to connect to any database or service. I have used their free hosted solution in the past for projects. They also have an open source solution available. The cool thing about the service is that they use Swagger 3.0 to create service definitions in a nice front-end solution so you can test and create new endpoints.

I have used the OpenAPI 3.0 definitions to connect to 3rd party SOAP and REST services as well. They also support stored procedures and server-side scripting in the SQL Server environments.

Anyways, might be another option for you.