Java EE webservices, which one? [closed]

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I would like to build a Java EE server, that server many different kind of clients. Most of them are mobile clients, but there also can be a browser application.

I would like to choose between REST and SOAP web services. What do you think? Which is better for this approach? Which is more optimal. I would like to see pros/cons if you know.

What do you think about this?

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I would use SOAP, because REST works only over HTTP, while SOAP can use HTTP,TCP, Named pipes, SMTP, MSMQ etc.