METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR WEB SERVICES

摘要

A computer-implemented method, system and computer product arranged for use by a requester of data in an environment of coupled requesters and providers, the method comprising, invoking a selection strategy mechanism having one or more replaceable selection strategies, and selecting a provider through operation of the replaceable selection strategy, wherein the replaceable selection strategy is applied while performing one or more search queries directed to the providers.