WCF vs Webapi differences

Question

What is main difference between WCF and WebApi ?

Sanwar Ranwa · Answer

Hello Yelagandula
WCF
It is also based on SOAP and return data in XML form.
It is the evolution of the web service(ASMX) and support various protocols like TCP, HTTP, HTTPS, Named Pipes, MSMQ.
The main issue with WCF is, its tedious and extensive configuration.
It also supports transactions, two-way binding.
It is not open source but can be consumed by any client that understands xml.
Web API
This is the framework for building HTTP services with easy and simple way.
Unlike WCF Rest service, it use the full featues of HTTP (like URIs, request/response headers, caching, versioning, various content formats)
Responses are formatted by Web API’s MediaTypeFormatter into JSON, XML or whatever format you want to add as a MediaTypeFormatter.
Please check these Links
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/UploadFile/2b481f/difference-between-Asp-Net-web-api-and-wcf/
https://www.dotnettricks.com/learn/webapi/difference-between-wcf-and-web-api-and-wcf-rest-and-web-service

Rajeesh Menoth · Answer

Hi,   Please check the following threads :   https://stackoverflow.com/questions/43775132/difference-between-wcf-web-api-wcf-rest-and-web-service   https://www.dotnettricks.com/learn/webapi/difference-between-wcf-and-web-api-and-wcf-rest-and-web-service