ColdFusion MX provides a variety of methods for consuming web services. The method that you choose depends on your ColdFusion programming style and application.
The following table describes these methods:
| Method | CFML operator | Description | 
|---|---|---|
| CFScript | Consumes a web service from within a CFScript block. | |
| CFML tag | Consumes a web service from within a block of CFML code. | |
| CFML tag | Consumes a web service from within a block of CFML code. | 
One important consideration is that all consumption methods use the same underlying technology and offer the same performance.
This section describes the following topics: