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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is UDDI?
The Universal Description, Discovery, and Integration (UDDI) protocol is a a platform-independent framework for managing Web services relationships and interactions. A UDDI registry classifies, catalogs, and manages Web services, so that they can be discovered and consumed by other applications.
What is the current status of UDDI?
UDDI currently stands at version 3.0.2, ratified in February 2005. This version provides key capabilities for enterprise-level deployment and is a mature, well-supported standard. Its feature definitions are stable and backwards-compatible with earlier versions of the standard.
How does UDDI relate to other web services standards?
UDDI is a key member of the Web services stack. A UDDI registry classifies, catalogs, and manages Web services, so that they can be discovered and consumed by other applications. UDDI itself is implemented as a Web service and leverages standards such as SOAP and WSDL.
What are some examples of projects that use UDDI?
This site contains a user- and vendor-submitted directory of UDDI case studies.
Where can I learn more about using UDDI in my project?
This site contains links to several tutorials and examples of sample code. The UDDI Specification Technical Committee also has published several technical notes that provide additional guidance.
Where can I find information about UDDI-related products and tools?
This site contains a user- and vendor-submitted directory of UDDI solutions.
Who developed UDDI?
UDDI initially was proposed by a coalition of companies that included Ariba, IBM, and Microsoft. Today, UDDI is advanced through an open process by the OASIS UDDI Specification Technical Committee, a group that encourges new participation from developers and users.
How can I have input into future development of UDDI?
OASIS and the UDDI Specification Technical Committee actively encourage participation in the UDDI public forums and mailing lists. By joining OASIS, you can become a formal observer or a voting member of the UDDI committee.
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