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Windows Communication Foundation Code Samples

There are a variety of code samples and starter kits available for Windows Communication Foundation (WCF). This page is intended to help developers new to WCF find content of interest.

Code Samples

WCF 4

Getting Started Tutorial
The topics contained in this section are intended to give you quick exposure to the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) programming experience.

WCF Samples
These samples provide instruction on various aspects of Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).

WCF 3.x

Getting Started Tutorial
The topics contained in this section are intended to give you quick exposure to the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) programming experience.

WCF Samples
These samples provide instruction on various aspects of Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).

Software Development Kits (SDKs)

The WCF LOB Adapter SDK
Download the Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) Line of Business (LOB) Adapter SDK, and begin developing your custom adapter today!

WCF REST Starter Kit
The WCF REST Starter Kit is a set of features, Visual Studio templates, samples and guidance that enable users to create REST style services using WCF.

Sample Applications

These applications provide a view of the use of WCF combined with other technologies. They demonstrate how to use WCF in real-world situations.

TailSpin Travel
Tailspin Travel is a sample travel booking application that is meant to highlight some of the most exciting

StockTrader
This application is an end-to-end sample application for .NET Enterprise Application Server technologies that illustrates many of the .NET enterprise development technologies for building highly scalable, rich "enterprise-connected" applications.