ColdFusion MX provides a variety of methods for consuming web services. The method that you choose depends on your ColdFusion programming style and application.
The following table describes these methods:
| Method | CFML operator | Description |
|---|---|---|
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CFScript |
Consumes a web service from within a CFScript block. |
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CFML tag |
Consumes a web service from within a block of CFML code. |
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CFML tag |
Consumes a web service from within a block of CFML code. |
One important consideration is that all consumption methods use the same underlying technology and offer the same performance.
This section describes the following topics: