What does the REST API support that SOAP does NOT support?
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The SOAP protocol does not support caching, whereas the REST API does.
REST (Representational State Transfer) and SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) are two popular web service architectures used for communication between different applications over the internet. They differ in their structure, messaging format, and protocols.
REST is a lightweight, stateless architecture that uses HTTP methods (such as GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to represent the different operations that can be performed on a resource. REST APIs use standard web protocols like HTTP, URL, and JSON or XML formats for data exchange.
SOAP, on the other hand, is a protocol-based architecture that uses XML for data exchange and relies on a messaging format called Remote Procedure Call (RPC) for communication between different applications. It is a more complex and heavyweight protocol than REST.
Now, coming to the question, the REST API supports caching, which is not supported by SOAP. Caching refers to the temporary storage of frequently accessed data in the memory of the client or server to improve the performance of the application. REST APIs allow caching of responses by including cache control directives in the HTTP headers, such as "Cache-Control" and "Expires."
SOAP, on the other hand, does not have native support for caching. However, some caching mechanisms can be implemented using custom headers and middleware.
Encryption, acceleration, and redundancy are not specific features of REST or SOAP architecture. Both REST and SOAP can support encryption using HTTPS protocol, acceleration using content delivery networks (CDNs) or load balancers, and redundancy using failover and disaster recovery mechanisms.
In summary, the correct answer is A. Caching. REST APIs support caching, while SOAP does not have native support for it.