Difference between WCF and Web Service
In this blog I am listing few differences between WCF and Web Service. A lot from us gets confused which is the best out these two to use. Please have a look on the below table and find yourself what to choose and why. WebService WCF · WebService and WebMethod attributes are used for defining web service. · ServiceContract and OperationContract attributes are used for defining WCF service. · Support security but is less secure as compared to WCF. · Supports security, reliable messaging, transaction and AJAX and REST supports. · Supports XML serializer by using System.Xml.Serialization. · Supports DataContract serializer by using System.Runtime.Serialization. · Supports One-Way and Request-Response service operations. · Supports One-Way, Request-Response and Duplex service operations.
