SOAP

SOAP - Message Structure

A SOAP message is an ordinary XML document containing the following elements −

Envelope − Defines the start and the end of the message. It is a mandatory element.

Header − Contains any optional attributes of the message used in processing the message, either at an intermediary point or at the ultimate end-point. It is an optional element.

Body − Contains the XML data comprising the message being sent. It is a mandatory element.

Fault − An optional Fault element that provides information about errors that occur while processing the message.

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