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## Web Services Summary This tutorial has shown you how to convert applications into web applications. You have learned how to use XML to send messages between applications. You have also learned how to export functionality from an application (creating a web service). * * * ## You have learned Web Services, what's next? Next, you should learn about WSDL and SOAP. ### WSDL WSDL is an XML-based language for describing web services and how to access them. WSDL can describe a web service, along with the details of the message formats and protocols used for the web service. If you wish to learn more about WSDL, please visit our (#). ### SOAP SOAP is a simple XML-based protocol that allows applications to exchange information over HTTP. Or more simply: SOAP is a protocol for accessing web services. If you wish to learn more about SOAP, please visit our (#). [](#)(#)