Web Service Basics

Creating ASP.NET Web services is incredibly easy. ASP.NET Web services are supported by the ASP.NET infrastructure. This provides an environment where all of the underlying plumbing is encapsulated. The net result is reduced complexity and more time for a developer to concentrate on business logic in lieu of plumbing.

Web Service Technologies

Several open standards technologies play a significant role in making Web services a reality. These standards can be categorized by description, discovery, and transmission.

Description

The Web Services Description Language (WSDL) is an XML-based format for describing a Web service. It describes what the Web service is, its parameters, and how to use it.

Discovery

Universal Description ...

Get C# Unleashed now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.