Conceptual overview

This topic summarizes information about the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) messaging system and the classes that support its use.

In this section

What Is Windows Communication Foundation
A brief overview of WCF.

Fundamental Windows Communication Foundation Concepts
An outline of the major concepts of the WCF programming model.

Windows Communication Foundation Architecture
A graphical representation of the WCF architecture.

Reference

System.ServiceModel

Related sections

• Basic WCF Programming
• Guidelines and Best Practices
• Windows Communication Foundation Samples
• Tools
• General Reference