| S.No |
Topic |
Sub-Topics |
| 1 |
Introduction to SOAP |
What is SOAP?, History of SOAP, SOAP vs REST, Use cases, Advantages and limitations |
| 2 |
SOAP Architecture |
SOAP message structure, Envelope, Header, Body, Fault element |
| 3 |
XML Basics for SOAP |
XML syntax, Elements and attributes, Namespaces, Schema definitions (XSD), Validation |
| 4 |
WSDL Overview |
What is WSDL?, Structure of WSDL, Types, Messages, Port and binding |
| 5 |
SOAP Message Exchange |
Request-response pattern, RPC style, Document style, Message flow, Example SOAP message |
| 6 |
SOAP Fault Handling |
Fault structure, Faultcode, Faultstring, Faultactor, Detail element |
| 7 |
SOAP Headers |
Purpose of headers, Adding headers, Role of headers, Security headers, Processing headers |
| 8 |
SOAP Bindings |
HTTP binding, SMTP binding, JMS binding, RPC vs Document binding, Encoding styles |
| 9 |
SOAP with Java |
JAX-WS overview, Creating web service, Endpoint interface, Implementation class, Deployment |
| 10 |
SOAP with Spring |
Spring-WS introduction, Configuration, Endpoint mapping, Message handling, Security integration |
| 11 |
Creating SOAP Clients |
Using wsimport, Dynamic client, Stubs and proxies, Consuming services, Handling responses |
| 12 |
SOAP Message Structure Deep Dive |
Envelope details, Header examples, Body examples, Namespaces usage, Complex types |
| 13 |
Data Types in SOAP |
Primitive types, Complex types, Arrays, Custom objects, XSD mapping |
| 14 |
SOAP Security |
WS-Security overview, UsernameToken, Signature, Encryption, Security policies |
| 15 |
Transport Protocols |
HTTP/HTTPS, SMTP, JMS, TCP, Reliability considerations |
| 16 |
SOAP Attachments |
MTOM overview, SwA, Sending binary data, Receiving attachments, Use cases |
| 17 |
SOAP Fault Handling in Java |
SOAPFaultException, Throwing faults, Custom fault details, Handling in clients, Best practices |
| 18 |
Versioning in SOAP |
SOAP 1.1 vs 1.2, Message compatibility, WSDL versioning, Deprecation strategy, Backward compatibility |
| 19 |
Testing SOAP Services |
SOAP UI, Postman, Unit testing with JUnit, Mock services, Integration testing |
| 20 |
Error Handling Best Practices |
SOAP faults, Logging errors, Retry mechanisms, Exception mapping, Client notification |
| 21 |
Advanced WSDL Concepts |
Importing WSDLs, Types section, PortType details, Binding options, Service definitions |
| 22 |
SOAP Interoperability |
Cross-platform communication, Java & .NET interoperability, Version handling, Data type mapping, Testing |
| 23 |
SOAP and REST Comparison |
Differences, Use cases, Performance considerations, Security differences, Choosing between SOAP and REST |
| 24 |
Logging and Monitoring |
SOAP message logging, Auditing, Monitoring tools, Error tracking, Analytics |
| 25 |
SOAP in Enterprise Applications |
Integration patterns, ESB usage, Legacy system integration, Transaction handling, Security considerations |
| 26 |
SOAP Best Practices |
Design guidelines, Reusable WSDLs, Versioning, Error handling, Security |
| 27 |
SOAP Performance Optimization |
Message size reduction, MTOM usage, Connection pooling, Caching, Load balancing |
| 28 |
SOAP with Legacy Systems |
Integration challenges, Wrapping legacy APIs, Adapter design, Testing legacy services, Security considerations |
| 29 |
SOAP Projects & Labs |
Hands-on exercises, Creating services, Consuming services, Security implementation, Testing scenarios |
| 30 |
SOAP Certification & Career Path |
Industry relevance, Certifications, Advanced topics, Real-time project examples, Learning resources |