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a part of the .NET Framework that provides a unified programming model for rapidly building service-oriented applications that communicate across the web and the enterprise.  Read the WCF whitepaper | Watch a short video

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WS-* Interoperability between WCF and Metro
WS-* Interoperability between WCF and Metro
Information for .NET Framework and Java Metro developers on creating standards-based Web Services that enable communication between the two platforms. Demonstrates interoperability across a range of WS-I and other scenarios.
New Web Service Interoperability with WCF page on MSDN
New Web Service Interoperability with WCF page on MSDN
We've just released a new page on MSDN where you can get all kinds of information about WS-* interoperability with WCF - How-To White Papers, case studies, and news about Microsoft’s web service interoperability efforts.
Standards-Based Interoperability between SAP NetWeaver and Microsoft .NET Framework
Standards-Based Interoperability between SAP NetWeaver and Microsoft .NET Framework
Information for .NET Framework and SAP NetWeaver developers on creating standards-based Web Services that enable communication between the two platforms. Demonstrates simple ping/echo scenarios, as well as a complete end-to-end ERP Purchase order application.
A Developer's Introduction to Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) .NET 4
A Developer's Introduction to Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) .NET 4
An overview of the most important new features and improvements in WCF, with enough technical detail and code to help you as a developer understand how to use them. Now updated for the release of .NET 4 and Visual Studio 2010.
Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 are Here!
Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 are Here!
Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 mark the next generation of developer tools from Microsoft. Check it out!

 

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