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What is binding in WCF?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Binding defines how a WCF service communicates.
Deep explanation
Bindings specify protocols, encoding, and transport (HTTP, TCP, MSMQ). They determine security and performance characteristics.
Real-world example
Using NetTcpBinding for internal high-performance communication.
Common mistakes
- Using BasicHttpBinding for secure enterprise communication.
Follow-up questions
- Which binding is fastest?
- Can bindings be custom?