Explanatory Question
When should you use SOAP instead of REST?
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SOAP is preferred when:
✅ Strict security is required (e.g., banking and financial transactions).
✅ Reliability is essential (e.g., enterprise applications).
✅ Stateful operations are needed.
REST is preferred for:
✅ Cloud applications
✅ Lightweight services
✅ Scalability and flexibility
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