.NET Framework WCF Services

Comprehensive guides and tutorials for building Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) services.

Welcome to WCF Services Tutorials

Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) is a powerful, flexible, and extensible framework for building secure, transactional, and reliable distributed applications. This section provides a comprehensive set of tutorials to help you understand and implement WCF services effectively.

Getting Started with WCF

Introduction to WCF

An overview of WCF concepts, architecture, and its role in modern application development.

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Your First WCF Service

A step-by-step guide to creating and hosting a simple WCF service from scratch.

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Contracts in WCF

Understanding service contracts, data contracts, and message contracts.

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Advanced WCF Topics

Hosting WCF Services

Explore different hosting options: Windows Services, IIS, and self-hosting.

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WCF Security Best Practices

Implementing security features like authentication, authorization, and message encryption.

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WCF Transactions

Managing transactions across distributed WCF service calls.

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WCF Error Handling

Effective strategies for handling and communicating errors in WCF applications.

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Interoperability and Best Practices

WCF is designed for interoperability. Learn how to expose services that can be consumed by various clients, including non-.NET applications.

WCF and REST Services

Building RESTful services using WCF's WebHttpBinding.

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WCF Best Practices

A curated list of recommended practices for building robust WCF services.

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Code Samples and Examples

Explore practical code examples that demonstrate key WCF features and scenarios.