Guide to Creating C++ Web Services

Over the years, many organizations have made significant investments in C++ and now need to leverage the business logic locked in these applications. However, most web service technologies are focused in Java and Microsoft .NET, making it difficult to address systems created outside of these environments.

This technical white paper details the benefits of C++ Web Services development and takes the reader step by step through a simple example. It also highlights the challenges faced when developing Web Services in C++ generally and illustrates how developers can save considerable development time and effort, while producing code that is robust and easily maintainable. In addition, this paper covers use of advanced XML, SOAP, and WSDL productivity tools for transforming new and existing C++ applications for use in Service Oriented Architectures (SOA).

White Paper Contents:

This whitepaper provides an introduction to creating C++ Web services and focuses on:

• Challenges involved in integrating C++ applications with Web services
• Benefits of using C++ Web services
• A step-by-step example of how to create and implement a C++ Web service
• Advanced Web services features
• Evolution: From Web services to SOA