https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/websites/Recent content in Website Guides on Linode Guides & TutorialsHugoen-usTue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/soap-vs-rest-api/Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/soap-vs-rest-api/<p>In web applications, information has to be frequently transferred between a client and an application server. To enforce standards, avoid confusion, and minimize duplication, these interactions typically follow a couple of widely-accepted, standardized approaches. The two most common methods are the <em>Representational State Transfer</em> (REST) architecture and <em>Simple Object Access Protocol</em> (SOAP). This guide compares REST vs SOAP, providing an overview of each technology and describing its advantages.</p>