Master Java Web Services and REST API with Spring Boot- Step 02 - Overview of creating SOAP Web Service using Contract F

This video tutorial guides learners through creating a simple SOAP web service using Spring Web Services. It emphasizes a contract-first approach, where the request and response formats are defined before development. The tutorial covers defining XML schemas, generating WSDL, and using JAXB for XML to Java object binding. An example of a course management service is provided, illustrating the process of handling SOAP requests and responses. The video also includes configuring endpoints and using the Wisler plugin for testing.

What role does the JAXB Maven plugin play in the context of a SOAP web service?

How do endpoints function within a SOAP web service?

What tools or plugins are suggested for testing the SOAP web service?