How to generate mock web service using WSDL in Java?

Question

I have WSDL file and for local testing I need to generate mock web service.

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Can anybody please help how to generate mock web service in Java using WSDL?

Answer 1

One option is to create a Web Services project using an IDE. This will allow you to create a mock service and also implement your business logic.

As an example, using Eclipse:

Before starting, ensure that:

• Eclipse has a server installed (Apache Tomcat)
• Your WSDL file have a .wsdl extension (if not, rename as .wsdl)

Now, start Eclipse:

1. Create a new java "Dynamic Web Project"
2. Create a folder WebContent\wsdl and copy your WSDL file
3. Right-click on project > select new "Web Service"

4. Select:

   • Web Service type: "Top down Java bean Web Service"

   • Service definition: browser your WSDL file

   • Select "Start Service"

   • Select "Java Proxy / Start Client"

   • Select both option at the bottom of the form (publish/monitor)

5. Click next to complete process

At the end, your server should be started and WS deployed - check that your WSDL is available.

Now, you can:

• call your WS using Eclipse Web Services Explorer see explorer
• implement your WS mockup business logic see method implementation
• or use a working java client to call your WS programmatically

Hope this help.