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I'm trying to understand web api and some news about web methods. I've heard that we should stop using web methods from a few sources. Additionally, is Web API the successor if web methods should no longer be used?
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API is an interface that exposes an application's data to outside software, whereas web applications are one type of API with stricter requirements. These requirements include network communication, SOAP as the primary protocol, and less accessibility for the public.
A web API can help you develop an ASP.NET application via AJAX. Using a web API framework, one can easily create services that can run on various entities. Hence, web API makes it easier for developers to build an ASP.NET application that is compatible with any browser and almost any device.
Web service is used for REST, SOAP and XML-RPC for communication while API is used for any style of communication. Web service supports only HTTP protocol whereas API supports HTTP/HTTPS protocol. Web service supports XML while API supports XML and JSON.
Difference between Web Services and APIs:APIs are application interfaces, implying that one application can communicate with another application in a standardized manner. Web service is used for REST, SOAP and XML-RPC for communication. API is used for any style of communication. All Web services are APIs.
APIs are application interfaces, implying that one application can communicate with another application in a standardized manner. Web service is used for REST, SOAP and XML-RPC for communication.
Web APIs are very useful in implementation of RESTFUL web services using .NET framework. Web API helps in enabling the development of HTTP services to reach out to client entities like browser, devices or tablets. ASP.NET Web API can be used with MVC for any type of application.
For creating resource-oriented services, the web API services are the best to choose. By using HTTP or restful service, these services are established. If you want good performance and fast development of services, the web API services are very helpful.
The classic ASP.NET WebServices (what you call WebMethod) are a deprecated technology. There is no longer any active development. The ASP.NET Web API is a complete rewrite of the web stack from Microsoft in which you have far greater control for creating RESTful web services. This doesn't mean that you should choose between one or the other.
Web methods are part of the ASMX technology. ASMX is a legacy technology, and should not be used for new development. WCF or ASP.NET Web API should be used for all new development of web service clients and servers. One hint: Microsoft has retired the ASMX Forum on MSDN.
Whether you use WCF or the ASP.NET Web API will depend on your requirements. WCF is more similar to web methods, but far richer. ASP.NET Web API can provide you with all of the features of the HTTP protocol, if your API requires them.
But in any case, stop using Web Methods in new development. Also, I suggest you ask yourself why you didn't know that ASMX had been replaced by WCF about eight years ago. What else have you been missing out on in the past eight years? What else could have taken your business to places your competitors have already gone?
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