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CSharp NET WebServices Guide

The document serves as a preparation guide for creating and extending web services in C# .NET, covering essential steps, messaging protocols, and security measures. It outlines the process of building web services, using SOAP and REST protocols, and emphasizes the importance of WSDL for service description and UDDI for service discovery. Additionally, it discusses best practices for securing web services, including authentication methods and encryption techniques.

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CSharp NET WebServices Guide

The document serves as a preparation guide for creating and extending web services in C# .NET, covering essential steps, messaging protocols, and security measures. It outlines the process of building web services, using SOAP and REST protocols, and emphasizes the importance of WSDL for service description and UDDI for service discovery. Additionally, it discusses best practices for securing web services, including authentication methods and encryption techniques.

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C# .

NET Web Services Exam Preparation Guide

1. Creating Web Services in C# .NET


Definition:
Web services allow applications to communicate with each other over
the web, using standard protocols like HTTP, XML, and SOAP.

Steps to Create a Web Service:


1. Create a New ASP.NET Web Application in Visual Studio.
2. Add a Web Service (ASMX) File:
- Right-click the project > Add New Item > Web Service (ASMX).
3. Define Methods:
- Use [WebMethod] attribute to expose methods as web services.
4. Build and Run:
- Access the service via the auto-generated WSDL file.

Code Example:
[WebService(Namespace = "http://example.org/")]
public class MyWebService : System.Web.Services.WebService
{
[WebMethod]
public string HelloWorld()
{
return "Hello, World!";
}
}
Hosting:
Host using IIS or self-host within a .NET Core Web API.

2. Extending Web Services in C# .NET


Enhancements Through:
1. Additional Features:
- Add more [WebMethod] functions.
2. Advanced Data Handling:
- Support complex data types using DataContractSerializer or JSON
serialization.
3. Versioning:
- Create new endpoints to handle backward compatibility.
4. Integration with Databases:
- Extend services to fetch/store data from a database using
ADO.NET or Entity Framework.
5. Service Composition:
- Integrate with other web services for enhanced functionality.

Example:
Extending the service to fetch data from a database.
[WebMethod]
public List<string> GetEmployeeNames()
{
// Fetch names from a database
return new List<string> { "Alice", "Bob", "Charlie" };
}
3. Messaging Protocols in Web Services
SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol):
- XML-based protocol.
- Used for structured messaging.
- Provides a standard for security and transactions.
- Example: WSDL describes the service.

REST (Representational State Transfer):


- Lightweight, uses JSON or XML.
- HTTP Methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE.
- No strict standards like SOAP.

HTTP/HTTPS:
- Core transport protocol.
- Enables secure communication using SSL/TLS.

Examples in .NET:
// RESTful service
[HttpGet]
public IActionResult GetData()
{
return Ok(new { Id = 1, Name = "John Doe" });
}

4. Describing Web Services


WSDL (Web Services Description Language):
- XML-based standard to describe web services.
- Includes service location, operations, input/output formats.

Example WSDL Elements:


1. <types>: Data type definitions.
2. <message>: Information about data communication.
3. <portType>: Operations supported.
4. <binding>: Protocol details.

Access WSDL in .NET:


When running a service in Visual Studio, append ?WSDL to the
service URL.

5. Discovering Web Services


UDDI (Universal Description, Discovery, and Integration):
- A registry for web services.
- Helps clients discover available services.

Discovery in .NET:
- Dynamic Discovery:
Use the DISCO (Discovery) protocol to locate available web services.

Example:
// Add Service Reference in Visual Studio
// Use the generated proxy class to consume the service
MyWebService proxy = new MyWebService();
var result = proxy.HelloWorld();
6. Securing Web Services
Authentication:
1. Basic Authentication:
Use HTTP headers to send username and password.
2. Token-Based Authentication:
Use OAuth2 or JWT (JSON Web Tokens).

Encryption:
- Use SSL/TLS for secure communication (HTTPS).

Message Security in SOAP:


- WS-Security adds security headers to SOAP messages.

Example of Securing REST API in .NET Core:


[Authorize]
[HttpGet]
public IActionResult GetSecureData()
{
return Ok("Secure data accessed.");
}

Best Practices:
- Use HTTPS for all endpoints.
- Validate inputs to avoid injection attacks.
- Regularly update libraries and dependencies.

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