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I would like to create a reusable interface to transfer some proprietary information over the TCP/IP connection. If given only the choice of either Web Services or distributing a pre-compiled Assembly, what are the pros and cons of using each? This is assuming that Windows OS is used.
A WSDL is a Web Service Definition. Are you creating a Web Service? If so, then use a WSDL.If not, supply the DLL.
Based on comments, the question is a comparison of Web Services Vs. Precompiled Assembly.
In that case, I would recommend looking at using WCF to provide a service with a Tcp Endpoint using binary serialization. Using that method, you won’t have to distribute any assemblies and you’ll get something that is fairly fast as well.