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Use Development Tools to Avoid the Complexity

Schmelzer noted that the advanced Web services protocols now under development are designed for thorny computing problems that demand complex protocols. For example, REST does not address aspects, such as security, reliable messaging, or business process automation in a standardized way, he noted.

Other Web services advocates argue that developers can be shielded from a great deal of complexity by the development tools they choose.

"If you don't understand all the specs, don't worry about it. Tools are being created by people everywhere to make it so you can just indicate the capabilities you need and the rest will be done for you," said Matt Powell, a content strategist at Microsoft's developer network, in a posting.

I?m not sure I see what the problem is. As any solution is developed to deal with a range of sophisticated problems, that solution invariably becomes complex. I see no way around it. The main reason why programmers use middleware and object libraries when programming, is to shield them from the sheer enormity and complexity of using OS functions. Very few programmers would even think about programming against the many Windows API functions that are available. It is just too overwhelming. Likewise, most programmers should rely on tools (and wrapper objects) when they develop applications that use web services. In fact, when you program or use web services in VS .Net applications, you are normally not aware of the Web Services specifications that have been transparently used in the code you generate.

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