webservices with repository pattern in c# and WCF?

Question

Can anyone confirm the best way to integrate the repository pattern with webservices.... Well actually i have my repository patter working now in c#. I have 3 projects, DataAcce

Answer 1

I think I understand your dilemma. If I understand correctly then your services layer consists of pure fabrications. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GRASP_(Object_Oriented_Design).

If I assume correctly above, then your services layer should not be impacted at all by the introduction of WCF. WCF is essentially an additional presentation layer that provides interoperability, sitting between your UI presentation layer and any business logic layers. So your WCF services would then call your services layer, which may access repositories as needed.

WCF provides a high degree of interoperability so I think it is an excellent choice. I would use basicHttp bindings though, if you intend to interop with different programming languages as this is the most flexible. Don't worry about the speed. There are plenty of solutions out there to mitigate any bottlenecks that result due to WCF.

Good luck, and let me know if I can help in any other way.