Definition:
SOAP is an acronym that stands for: Simple Object Access Protocol.
SOAP is an XML-based protocol to allow you to activate an application or object within an application across the Internet. SOAP is used for distributed computing and Internet applications. It was developed by a group of vendors, including Microsoft, to revolutionize how web applications are developed.
Outside of web development SOAP stands for Symbolic Optimal Assembly Programming.
Pronunciation: sohp - (acronym)
Alternate Spellings: Simple Object Access Protocol
