Chapter 19. Writing a Service by Using Windows Communication Foundation

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Describe what Windows Communication Foundation is.

  • Write services by using Windows Communication Foundation.

  • Write clients to use Windows Communication Foundation services.

What is Windows Communication Foundation?

Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) is Microsoft’s platform for writing distributed, service-based applications. Previously known as Indigo, it provides a framework for writing services and clients.

Note

More Info WCF is a very complex topic, and this chapter can only provide an introduction. If you want to read more, I would suggest Windows Communication Foundation 4 Step by Step by John Sharp, published by Microsoft ...

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