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User Guide
The information contained in this section applies to IBM WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.9 and Feautre Pack 8. The documentation also applies to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions.
Developing
The topics in the Developing section describe tasks performed by an application developer.
Web services and WebSphere Commerce
A web service is an interface that describes a collection of operations that are accessible through the network by using standardized XML messaging.
Creating WebSphere Commerce services
Creating WebSphere Commerce services involves setting up the development environment, creating and extending client libraries, and setting an EMF genmodel. The Java Emitter Template (JET) is provided and documented to assist you with these tasks.
WebSphere Commerce foundation
The WebSphere Commerce foundation feature adds new groups of services to the WebSphere Commerce Server.

WebSphere Commerce foundation

The WebSphere Commerce foundation feature adds new groups of services to the WebSphere Commerce Server.

WebSphere Commerce foundation is typically required when enabling features after installing a WebSphere Commerce feature pack. Enabling WebSphere Commerce foundation ensures that the enabled features can function correctly with WebSphere Commerce. It provides the groups of services that are required to support new functionality.

For example, in WebSphere Commerce Feature Pack 1, WebSphere Commerce foundation is required when enabling the Remote Widgets and Gift Center features. It supports the RESTful framework to retrieve feed data, and enables gift list services such as multiple wish lists. In WebSphere Commerce Feature Pack 3, WebSphere Commerce foundation is required when enabling the Data Load utility to support the load member data feature.