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What is instance management in WCF?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Instance management controls lifecycle of service objects.
Deep explanation
It determines whether a new instance is created per request, session, or shared.
Real-world example
Stateless APIs using PerCall mode.
Common mistakes
- Using Singleton without thread safety.
Follow-up questions
- What modes exist?
- Which is scalable?