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How does WCF handle concurrency and thread safety?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
WCF handles concurrency using ConcurrencyMode settings that define how service instances process multiple requests.
Deep explanation
ConcurrencyMode in WCF can be Single, Multiple, or Reentrant. Single allows one thread at a time, Multiple allows concurrent execution, and Reentrant allows callbacks while processing. Proper synchronization is required in Multiple mode to avoid race conditions.
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