This blog discusses the benefits of using both SOAP and REST APIs for a service, particularly in enterprise environments. It highlights the importance of providing both options to cater to different customer needs. The author shares an example of how API Transformer can convert a REST API to a SOAP API by generating WSDL files from OpenAPI/Swagger formats. The article explains the conversion process step-by-step, including handling HTTP verbs, request and response parameters, and schema definitions. It also touches on the use of tools and frameworks for implementing SOAP services and provides guidance on deciding whether to keep the SOAP service independent from the existing REST service or not. Overall, the blog aims to provide clarity on the choice between REST and SOAP APIs and offers API Transformer as a tool for converting REST APIs to SOAP APIs.