What are the benefits of WCF?

1.	What are the benefits of WCF?
Answer» WCF has the following benefits: Performs better than other Microsoft SPECIFICATIONS. SECURE communication, data transmission, or even SPEED optimization can be achieved. Decrease the latency by exchanging data in binary format. Comparatively more reliable and secure than ASMX Web services. Using the security model and altering the binding does not require a lot of CODING changes. A few changes to the configuration file will meet your needs. Ensures interoperability between services. MULTIPLE hosting options are available such as IIS, WAS, self-Hosting.

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WCF has the following benefits:

Performs better than other Microsoft SPECIFICATIONS.
SECURE communication, data transmission, or even SPEED optimization can be achieved.
Decrease the latency by exchanging data in binary format.
Comparatively more reliable and secure than ASMX Web services.
Using the security model and altering the binding does not require a lot of CODING changes.
A few changes to the configuration file will meet your needs.
Ensures interoperability between services.
MULTIPLE hosting options are available such as IIS, WAS, self-Hosting.

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