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What is an endpoint in WCF?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
An endpoint defines where and how a WCF service can be accessed.
Deep explanation
An endpoint consists of Address, Binding, and Contract (ABC). It defines service location, communication protocol, and operations exposed.
Real-world example
A payment service exposing SOAP endpoint for clients.
Common mistakes
- Ignoring binding configuration while defining endpoints.
Follow-up questions
- What is ABC model?
- Can a service have multiple endpoints?