What is preferred way to implement WebService call in plugin?

Hi all,

I'm currently writing one plugin that utilise remote WebService to fetch data to be displayed in plugin.

I'm wondering what is preferred way of managing network communication within plugin?

As I come from JavaEE/Spring development world, my first thought was to throw Spring WebService Template and utilise it for calling webservice, but I'm wondering if that is best practice.

Thanks,

Milan