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Web services vs API: Top 10+ difference between API and Web Service

July 23, 2023January 6, 2023

Last updated on July 23rd, 2023 at 11:51 pm

A Web API & Web service are ways for two machines to communicate with each other over a network. They both allow for information to be exchanged between a client and a server.

An API or web service hosted on a machine can receive requests from other devices(such as smartphones, computers, and tablets) over a network and sends back the requested resources, which can be in various formats like XML, JSON, HTML, images, audio files, etc.

Web APIs and web services look similar but have some key differences, so we need to know them before incorporating them into our project.

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WCF vs Web API: Top 10 Differences Between WCF and Web API

July 23, 2023December 7, 2021

Last updated on July 23rd, 2023 at 11:45 pm

WCF (Windows Communication Foundation) is a framework for building service-oriented applications. It allows communication between applications on different devices, across computers and networks. WCF is part of the .NET framework, and it provides a runtime environment for applications that use distributed communication.

Web API is a framework for building HTTP services. It is a part of the ASP.NET platform and it allows you to create RESTful (representational state transfer) services, which can be consumed by a wide range of clients including web browsers and mobile devices.

This article will provide a practical comparison of WCF and Web API to help you decide which is the better option for your needs. We will discuss the differences between these two frameworks in detail.