Eclipse WSDL generator (from java class)?

Question

I want to generate WSDL compliant with Java classes. At this phase I don't want to put it online, just have the wsdl (in order to discuss it with someone else) and validate the generated file.

I'm using Eclipse, so I would prefer any solution that's already integrated with it.

Answer 1

From eclipse in the java perspective:

1. Right click on the Java class you want to use as your service implementation
2. Select Web Services -> Create Web Service
3. Web service type should be "Botton up Java bean Web Service"

This will generate a WSDL file for you.

Answer 2

Also you can publish the service at localhost with any server (Tomcat, for instance) and then with your browser in the address bar write

http://localhost:<server_port>/path/to/your/service?wsdl

If the service is correctly configured, you should see the generated wsdl. Then you can copy/paste in any text editor and save it as myService.wsdl.

Hope that helps