PEAR::XML-RPC provides a set of reusable, open source routines for use in writing applications based on the XML-RPC specification which facilitates information sharing between components in a relatively easy way using XML wrappers.
Such distributed programming can provide benefits such as flexibility, scalability and a distributable API. Its inherent modularity makes testing new components easier. There's even a bit of pride knowing one's managed to successfully coerce different machines and applications to work together successfully!
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