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"This book is not supposed to be a thorough guide to RPC using XML... however, if you're just getting started creating apps which interact with a remote server over HTTP, using any of the languages, then it gets you started with the fundamentals without confusion or jumping in too deeply without sufficient background knowledge of the procedures used." Verdict: Useful coverage of many aspects of XML service creation if you're unfamiliar with many of the languages. 8/10 Linux Format, August 2002 "This book as a whole covers its material as you would expect. If you are wanting an introduction to creating web services, then it is a good place to start. It assumes a familiarity with Java and XML, and these are covered comprehensively elsewhere in the O'Reilly stable. Overall, it is a solid introduction to web services." Joel Smith, news@UK, December 2002


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As a developer new to Web Services, how do you make sense of this emerging framework so you can start writing your own services today? This concise book gives programmers both a concrete introduction and a handy reference to XML Web Services, first by explaining the foundations of this new breed of distributed services, and then by demonstrating quick ways to create services with open-source Java tools. The book explores four key emerging Web Services technologies:
    XML Remote Procedure Calls (XML-RPC)SOAP - The foundation for most commercial Web Services developmentUniversal Discovery, Description and Integration (UDDI)Web Services Description Language (WSDL)
For each of these topics, Web Services Essentials provides a quick overview, Java tutorials with sample code, samples of the XML documents underlying the service, and explanations of freely-available Java APIs. The book also includes a guide to the current state of Web Services, pointers to open-source tools and a comprehensive glossary of terms. If you want to break through the Web Services hype and find useful information on these evolving technologies, look no further than Web Services Essentials.

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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: O'Reilly Media (February 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0596002246
  • ISBN-13: 978-8173663390
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
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54 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Obsolete and belated book, July 30, 2003
This book is based on obsolete specifications and older SOAP implementation which is not even available for download. The Apache SOAP is already a piece of junk and Apache recommends to use Apache Axis (which is not in the scope of this book). All other implementation examples such as XMethods and UDDI4J are also obsolete as well. The APIs are already deprecated and the code discussed does'nt make any sense.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly readable, highly useful introduction, April 19, 2002
"Web Services Essentials" provides an excellent, concise overview of the complicated world of web services, and makes sense of the alphabet-soup jargon of SOAP, XML-RPC, UDDI and WSDL (as well as more obscure protocols). With web services appearing to be the "next big thing" in web development, this book is a must-read for any developer looking to introduce him/herself to the technology, as well as for the technically-minded manager who may soon be responsible for implementing web services. Clear writing and relevant examples make this an enjoyable as well as an informative read.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book on WebServices, March 20, 2002
By BHUSHAN.THAMMINENI (SOMERSET, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
Webservices is relatively new technology,but there is unusual hype around every
protocol associated with webservices,say XML-RPC,SOAP,UDDI,WSDL.

Ethan Cermani,author of the book writes lucidly about every aspect of these technologies.
His approach to this book is so planned;he got text book style of writing ie sentences are
pithy -filled with meaning,no nonsense explanations,no unnecessary elaborations,to the point
almost clinically precise.

"A webservice is anyservice that is available over the Internet,
uses a standardized XML messaging system,and is not tied to any
progrmming language or operating system." also "A webservice
is self describing via common XML grammar,and discoverable
via a simple find method".author summarises whole scenario in
handful of words!!
He divided the whole book into 9 chapters,introducing XML-RPC
SOAP,WSDL,UDDI and other W3C issues,evolving security standards
in the first chapter giving panoramic over view of webservices.

In remaining 8 chapters he delved deep into all the topics he introduced.
He dedicated 3 chapters for SOAP Essentials which is needed,
Which is Standardized XML message system to be used in Webservices.
Before this there is one chapter covering in-depth
much sought after XML-RPC;with equal diligence he uncovers WSDL
in one chapter which is essential in describing webservices.
Finally he finishes the book with thorough coverage of UDDI ,
(in 3 chapters)which is essential in discovering webservices.

For SOAP examples he followed APACHE implementation,which is
open source readily available over net for free download.covered
GLUE clearly,under WSDL invocation tools.

if you want to know why SOAP no more stands for SIMPLE OBJECT
ACCESS PROTOCOL;In the plethora of objects still RPC which is
proverbially procedural reigning the roost,this is the book
you need to keep on the bed side or over the desk top.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good little old book
Although an old book, this book explains very well web services. It has detailed explanations on XML-RPC, SOAP, WSDL and UDDI.
Make no mistake. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Val

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, even though based on old SOAP specification
The O'Reilly series of books on web services, all based on outdated versions of the Apache SOAP (now Axis2) specification, are all very good and still valuable as a means of... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Wendell Murray

3.0 out of 5 stars Outdated but still a good overview
This is a well written overview for those that may have missed how Web Services rushed onto the scene earlier in the decade. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Lee Bennett

4.0 out of 5 stars Outdated but excellent...
First of all, to clear up someone else's comment:
while the API samples, URLs, etc. in the book are all outdated but even beginners should be able to figure out the updates... Read more
Published on May 24, 2007 by J. Brutto

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent starting point when dealing with web services
This book is really an excellent one for programmers who want to start with web services. It gives a compact overview of XML-RPC, SOAP, UDDI and WSDL. Read more
Published on April 21, 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars All bones, no meat
This book is really lacking on much useful information. It's mostly a high-level overview. For anyone seriously interested in web services I'd recommend getting a different book!
Published on April 20, 2003 by Robert Hostetter

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect reading to get started
An introduction to all the main technologies involved in Web services, with a high level coverage of XML-RPC, SOAP, WSDL and UDDI. Read more
Published on January 15, 2003 by Foti Massimo

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and Practical
An excellent software book that I have read in years. It is too the point and explains all the topics nicely and has good enough examples to get you started right away.
Published on January 6, 2003 by notmuch

5.0 out of 5 stars It is Essential and useful too!
When it comes to computer books, we have all seen it before: a couple of books with a catchy title are successes, the publisher then wants to continue leverage the
name... Read more
Published on September 25, 2002 by Paul Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for web services beginners
This is the best introduction book for web services. If you try all the examples, you will get a good feeling of the next big thing in web development.
Published on September 8, 2002 by John Sheh

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