Presents your 
XML AND WEB SERVICES E-NEWSLETTER for March 22, 2004

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EVALUATE THE WEB SERVICE DEV TOOLS FOR PHP 
 
Using PHP to consume Web services can be daunting, especially 
considering that PHP doesn't directly support two of the three major 
protocols for building Web services: SOAP and XML-RPC. Before joining 
these protocols to PHP by way of third-party software, make sure you 
know what you're getting into. 
 
SOAP is compatible with PHP via either NuSOAP or PEAR SOAP, but both 
tools are still in beta release, so they present a use-at-your-own-risk 
scenario. XML-RPC also has a PEAR tool, which is a bit more proven. 
However, you'll need to tweak your Web server to handle the new Web 
service code. 
 
This article discusses the various tools and techniques available to 
convert PHP into a Web services development language. Find out which 
tool is best suited to your development needs, and learn the basic 
coding techniques necessary to begin creating Web services with each. 
http://ct.com.com/click?q=93-V4RmQSdXTVbanH27AS5Sr1lwK5Tm 
 
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