What types of web services does OutSystems support for consumption and exposure?

OutSystems supports both SOAP and REST web services for consumption and exposure, which makes this choice accurate. SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a protocol that allows for the exchange of structured information in web services using XML. It is widely used for applications requiring high levels of security, transaction compliance, and reliable messaging. On the other hand, REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style that provides a simpler way to access web services and utilizes standard HTTP methods.

The platform's capability to handle both types of services allows developers to integrate with a wider range of services and systems, catering to different requirements based on the project's needs or existing infrastructures. By supporting these two protocols, OutSystems enables developers to take advantage of SOAP's robustness and REST's simplicity, providing flexibility in how data is consumed and exposed.

Other options that exclusively mention only one of these protocols or additional protocols like GraphQL do not fully capture the comprehensive support offered by OutSystems for both SOAP and REST, highlighting the importance of understanding the range of services that the platform can accommodate.