REST is a lightweight SOAP alternative. It uses a simple URL and can process four different tasks (GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE). REST flexibility lies in its ability to return data using JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Comma Separated Value (CSV), and Really Simple Syndication (RSS). This means output can be delivered in just about any desired parsing format.
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