RE: XML-RPC and SOAP

[Simon McClenahan]

These are two examples of XML protocols, as it has been defined by the W3C XML Protocol Working Group. There is a table comparing each of these protocols with a list of "facets" at http://www.w3.org/2000/03/29-XML-protocol-matrix . Apparently it is only dated in March 2000, but you should get the general idea about the difference between XML-RPC, SOAP, et al from this table.   HTH.   cheers,     Simon -----Original Message----- From: Monika Solanki [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 5:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: XML-RPC and SOAP HI all,   I have a trivial question for the community (I am fairly new to the area of web services).   I have read in one of the FAQs about web services, that the two protocols currently used for XML messaging are   1. XML- RPC. 2. SOAP   I am confused here. Are they two entirely separate things or is XML-RPC,  embedding RPC calls in a soap envelope. My understanding of the subject is messages are primarily packaged in a soap envelope either in a document style or procedural style.   Pls help me understand the concepts better.   Thanks....   Monika