Using json with WCF? Is it easy?

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I need to build a service layer. I needs to service an MVC UI layer. And it also needs to service native apps. I want to deliver everything in json because the packet size is small and I don't want multiple protocols to debug.

I like using SOAP however because it lets you easily build references using c#.

So im a bit stuck. Whats the best way to build a service layer to return json and automatically build from some contract? Is there a way?

[This question](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2086666/wcf-how-do-i-return-clean-json) might give you some hints. Or you could also consider building you service with [asp.net web api](http://www.asp.net/web-api) — Manu Clementz, Apr 19 '12 at 07:21

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 19 '12 at 07:23

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You can use simple json-serialization in your WCF operationContract method:

[WebInvoke(Method = "GET",
       RequestFormat = WebMessageFormat.Json,
       ResponseFormat = WebMessageFormat.Json,
       UriTemplate = "myTpl")]

answered Apr 19 '12 at 07:23

fmgp

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 19 '12 at 07:34

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You can enable json by adding setting to your config under endpointBehaviors:

<webHttp defaultOutgoingResponseFormat="Json"/>

answered Apr 19 '12 at 07:34

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Using json with WCF? Is it easy?

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