The document discusses web service architectures including SOAP and REST. SOAP uses XML and HTTP standards and has rigid type checking, while REST uses HTTP methods and is lighter weight. Both approaches have common issues around structuring composable services, establishing clear service contracts, and design concerns about communication costs and extensibility. The document also notes that SOAP services meet more enterprise needs while REST is more productive with less code required.

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