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Web api vs asp.net
- 1. WCFASP.NET WEB APIvs WebAPI is used for developing HTTP Services.Supports only HTTP protocol Supports only HTTP Supports different Protocols WCF is used for developing services which supports different protocols such as HTTP, TCP, Named Pipes, MSMQ Requires more configuration to consume.Not suitable for devices such as mobiles. Lightweight and can support different devices with limited bandwidth such as mobiles,tablets. Uses the different HTTP features such as the HTTP verbs for building REST services Lightweight,do not require much configuration Requires more configuration Used for building RESTful applications Used for Building SOAP based Services Though WCF can be used for building REST services.It is suitable for building SOAP based services. Support for Higher level protocols Support Different Message Exchange Patterns such as Request/Response One Way,Duplex Supports only Request/Response Use Accessibility Supported Protocols Message Exchange Pattern Supports WS-* standards such as Reliable Messaging, Transactions, Message Security. Protocols such as Messaging, Transactions are not supported. @codecompiled.com