Are there any real advantages of using WCF client for consuming REST api. I have api which returns result in SOAP and REST format. Are there any specific advantages of using WCF for consuming this REST API ?
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Are there any real advantages of using WCF client for consuming REST api. I have api which returns result in SOAP and REST format. Are there any specific advantages of using WCF for consuming this REST API ?
Current WCF version doesn’t have any real client for REST services. You should check
HttpClientfrom Web-API as an option (HttpClientwill be also part of upcoming .NET 4.5).