Which service is used in Mendix for backend integration?

The use of REST and SOAP services in Mendix for backend integration is fundamental to enabling applications to interact with external systems. Both REST and SOAP are widely recognized protocols for building web services. REST, which stands for Representational State Transfer, is particularly popular for its simplicity, using standard HTTP methods (like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE) and easily manageable data formats such as JSON. On the other hand, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) relies on XML and provides a more rigid protocol with built-in standards for security and transaction management, making it suitable for enterprise-level integrations.

Using these services, Mendix allows developers to fetch or send data to and from external applications or services via API calls seamlessly, fostering interoperability. This flexibility is crucial when building modern applications that require access to diverse data sources and services.

Options like NoSQL databases, SQL Server, and Virtual Machines relate to data storage or computation but do not specifically address the need to integrate with external systems. While databases can store the data processed by these applications, they do not facilitate communication with other services directly, making REST and SOAP services critical for backend integration in the Mendix ecosystem.