Kapitel 21. Zend_Rest

Inhaltsverzeichnis

21.1. Introduction
21.2. Zend_Rest_Client
21.2.1. Introduction
21.2.2. Responses
21.2.3. Request Arguments
21.3. Zend_Rest_Server
21.3.1. Introduction
21.3.2. REST Server Usage
21.3.3. Calling a Zend_Rest_Server Service
21.3.4. Sending A Custom Status
21.3.5. Returning Custom XML Responses

21.1. Introduction

REST Web Services use service-specific XML formats. These ad-hoc standards mean that the manner for accessing a REST web service is different for each service. REST web services typically use URL parameters (GET data) or path information for requesting data and POST data for sending data.

The Zend Framework provides both Client and Server capabilities, which, when used together allow for a much more "local" interface experience via virtual object property access. The Server component features automatic exposition of functions and classes using a meaningful and simple XML format. When accessing these services using the Client, it is possible to easily retrieve the return data from the remote call. Should you wish to use the client with a non-Zend_Rest_Server based service, it will still provide easier data access.