What are the different bindings available in WCF and when would you use each one?

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Answered by suresh

Bindings available in WCF and their uses:

  • BasicHttpBinding: Suitable for interoperability with ASMX web services or clients that do not support WCF bindings.
  • WSHttpBinding: Offers secure and interoperable communication using SOAP over HTTP.
  • NetTcpBinding: Provides secure and reliable communication using TCP protocol for high-performance scenarios.
  • NetNamedPipeBinding: Offers communication between WCF services on the same machine using named pipes.
  • NetMsmqBinding: Supports communication over MSMQ for asynchronous and reliable messaging.

Choosing the right binding depends on factors such as security requirements, interoperability needs, performance considerations, and messaging patterns in your application.

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