Exchange Web Services
Exchange Web Services (EWS) is a Microsoft API that provides programmatic access to Exchange Server data, including email, calendars, contacts, and tasks. It enables developers to build applications that interact with Exchange Server, such as for email automation, calendar management, or data synchronization. EWS uses SOAP-based web services and supports operations like creating, reading, updating, and deleting items in Exchange.
Developers should learn EWS when building applications that need to integrate with Microsoft Exchange Server, such as for enterprise email clients, automated workflows, or data migration tools. It is particularly useful in scenarios requiring server-side access to Exchange data, like syncing calendars across platforms or implementing custom email processing logic, as it offers a robust and standardized interface compared to older protocols like MAPI.