Question

What are the main features of web services?

Answer 1

Following is a list of main features of web services:

1. It is available over the Internet or private (intranet) networks.
2. It uses a standardized XML messaging system.
3. It is not tied to any one operating system or programming language.
4. It is self-describing via a common XML grammar.
5. It is discoverable via a simple find mechanism.