Who this book is for

This book is for C#, VB.NET, and C++ developers who are eager to get started with WCF and Entity Framework and want a book that is practical and rich in examples from the very beginning.

Developers and architects evaluating SOA implementation technologies for their company will find this book particularly useful because it will get you started with Microsoft's tools for SOA and show you how to customize the examples explained in it for your prototypes.

This book presumes basic knowledge of C# or C++. Previous experience with Visual Studio will be helpful but is not required, as detailed instructions are given throughout the book.