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Getting started with Windows Communication Foundation
Yesterday, I presented WCF in the 8th dotNETZone.gr event, in Microsoft Hellas building in Athens. Here is a list of resources that may help you get started with Windows Communication Foundation.
Software:
- Visual Studio 2005
- .NET Framework 3.0 Redistributable (preinstalled in Vista, else available for Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2003 Server)
- Visual Studio 2005 extensions for .NET Framework 3.0 (WCF & WPF), November 2006 CTP
- Microsoft® Windows® Software Development Kit for Windows Vista and .NET Framework 3.0 Runtime Components (optional but useful)
If you like reading first, you can find lot's of information by clicking the following links:
- Guide to documentation (you need this!)
- Architectural Overview
- Fundamental Concepts (your lexicon on WCF)
If you are the type of guy that prefers to dig into the code directly, in MSDN you will find a package of more than 140 samples!
- WCF Samples on MSDN
- Setup Instructions for samples (read this BY ALL MEANS)
- Chat Sample (duplex communication sample)
- You can also start by clicking File>New>Project>VB\C#>WCF Library in Visual Studio and by following the instructions
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