API 101: Learning with Open Access SOAP APIs
Blog post from Postman
SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) remains a significant component of the API landscape despite the dominance of REST (Representational State Transfer) in recent years, particularly among older and more established enterprises that continue to support SOAP APIs while developing REST APIs. Although REST has gained popularity due to its association with modern mobile and web-centric applications and its vocal proponents, SOAP's enterprise-grade stability and clearly defined standards make it indispensable for certain scenarios, such as electronic data interchange (EDI). Public SOAP APIs are often overlooked, but they exist alongside REST APIs and offer developers an opportunity to explore and learn about API functionalities without authentication barriers. Tools like Postman serve as effective SOAP API clients by providing essential visibility into HTTP headers and control over API requests, thus allowing developers to experiment with SOAP APIs and understand their potential in delivering robust API infrastructures.
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