ASP.NET Web API vs WCF REST

Developers should learn ASP meets developers should learn wcf rest when building interoperable web services in . Here's our take.

ASP.NET Web API

Nice Pick

Developers should learn ASP

Pros

• NET Web API when building backend services for web or mobile applications that require a standardized, scalable way to expose data and functionality over HTTP
• Related to: asp-net-core, c-sharp

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

WCF REST

Developers should learn WCF REST when building interoperable web services in

Pros

• NET environments that need to support RESTful APIs for web or mobile applications
• Related to: windows-communication-foundation, asp-net-web-api

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use ASP.NET Web API if: You want net web api when building backend services for web or mobile applications that require a standardized, scalable way to expose data and functionality over http and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use WCF REST if: You prioritize net environments that need to support restful apis for web or mobile applications over what ASP.NET Web API offers.

The Bottom Line

ASP.NET Web API wins

Developers should learn ASP