This chapter provides overview information about webMethods Broker, including how the webMethods Broker API for JMS and the webMethods Broker Client C# API work with webMethods Broker. The chapter also describes key features supported by these messaging APIs, such as a common object model, shared administrative tools, Java Connector Architecture (JCA), and the Java Transaction API.

More detailed information about webMethods Broker API for JMS and Broker Client C# API features is described elsewhere in this programming guide; use the available links to jump directly to that information.