Where possible I choose to highlight tools which are Java-centric (that is runs bytecode on a JVM, regardless of the actual implementation language), open source and as far as possible server/container agnostic (although those directly supporting WebLogic are considered favourably).
Please note that these tools are what I personally like and use and I have not direct affiliation to the authors of these tools. I would ask is that if you try these and like them then please do make an appropriate donation and support Java.
I realise that this type of post has a tendency to produce copious amounts of comments regarding alternatives, and I personally welcome this but please don't just post links, give a summary of how it differs and why it is better.
Today's tool of the day is Eviwares' SoapUI.
SoapUI provides a graphical tool that allows you to test and mock web services and as such positions itself as a SOA tool rather than a JEE tool.
For more information goto the SoapUI website.
