Windows Communication Foundation Unleashed

Chapter 20. Versioning

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• Introduction

• Versioning Nomenclature

• The Universe of Versioning Problems

• Centralized Lifecycle Management

• References

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Introduction

Microsoft’s field personnel often express interest in hearing about how to manage the lifecycle of a service and, in particular, how to deal with the changes that will inevitably need to be made to services over time. The reason for their interest is that their customers are seeking guidance on the matter. Unfortunately, the literature on service-oriented programming, including the first edition of this book, neglects to pay any attention to the topic. One book that devotes a few paragraphs to the subject is Service-Oriented Architecture Compass: Business ...