SOAP Support on Free Servers

[Twinkie]

I recently needed to approximate shipping using a web service, but couldn't because of the lack of SOAP support. This might not be a popular feature, but I don't see a reason why not to have it? So, should the free servers support SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol)?

 

[Smith6612]

Well, I suppose this would be one of the addons that Corey'd like to have in order to try to attract businesses, but other than that, I don't have a need for it.

 

[zapzack]

Maybe the servers smell better if this is installed? har har har

 

[Bryon]

What do you mean by SOAP support, specifically? Are you referring to PHP's SOAP extension?

Either way, I vote yes Let me know and give me a few days.

 

[Corey]

Veto

 

[Bryon]

I could throw my pizza at youu!

 

[Twinkie]

Yes, PHP's SOAP extension. Fedex is crying because you won't let me use their web service Corey

 

[Twinkie]

Perhaps a better explanation of SOAP is in order.

SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is an XML based communication method between web applications. It is the communication method of many applications because it is platform, and protocol independent. SOAP allows you to structure data and organize it logically in a way that HTTP POST cannot, and it is extremely easy to use. It is also used to pass information past network firewalls without problems. Mostly for HTTP, it is used for web services or applications like as I mentioned Fedex Rate Services, or Google Search API. Most web sites will eventually want to include features that they cannot provide themselves, and using web services through SOAP can save a load of time. You can build SOAP communication from your site to Microsoft, or from a Java client you built.

Please everyone, vote. There is an option for everyone and all can benefit.

 

[Bryon]

It will be added in. We've had a lot of things going on around x10 the last few days, I haven't had the opportunity to upgrade PHP yet. Soon! I promise.

 

[Twinkie]

Thanks Bryon. People should check this section more often. I thought the poll was rotting away =/

 

[zen-r]

I vote for your lemony-fresh SOAP - but you must promise not to work yourself into a lather over it!

 

[davearonson]

I vote for your lemony-fresh SOAP - but you must promise not to work yourself into a lather over it!

If he does, then he'll have to find something else to wash out his mouth with! ;-)

(yea, old-sk00l smilies!)

 

[aqvarious]

Hi
My shopping cart also requires PHP SOAP in order to integrate with third part accounting software (quick Book).

So definitely YES Vote for me.

Any idea about the time frame of its implementation?

Thanks
Edit:

It will be added in. We've had a lot of things going on around x10 the last few days, I haven't had the opportunity to upgrade PHP yet. Soon! I promise.

Bryon, you promised... any idea about the PHP SOAP implementation date?

 

[aqvarious]

What is the status of the SOAP implementation?

sometime in near future?

 

[jtwhite]

What is the status of the SOAP implementation?

sometime in near future?

I assume so.

I have VPS hosting but I do think it would benefit the free users.

Yes vote from me.

 

[galaxyAbstractor]

Doesn't XML-RPC do simillar thing?

 

[Twinkie]

Depends on what the web services use. SOAP is universal though, along with HTTP POST, is supported by most all web services.

 

[aqvarious]

Any update of SAOP being available on free server...

is it available on the paid server? if yes then i can upgrade..please let me know..

 

[Corey]

SOAP has been compiled in with PHP.

 

[Twinkie]

Thanks ^^