+A **Web Service** is a method for machines to interact over a [network](/wiki/network), offering specific functionalities or data. It defines a standardized way for different applications to communicate, often through a defined [API](/wiki/api) and common [protocol](/wiki/protocol). This enables seamless data exchange and integration across diverse platforms.
+## See also
+- [Cloud Computing](/wiki/cloud_computing)
+- [Microservices](/wiki/microservices)
+- [REST](/wiki/rest)
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