What steps do I need to take to convert from a class library to a WCF?

Question

I created a project as a Class Library. Now I need to make it into a WCF. I can create a WCF project, but I would like to avoid all that fuss with TFS. I\'ve done the App.co

Answer 1

This is what I had to do to convert my class library to WCF REST application.

1) Modify the .csproj file and add the below two lines to the first PropertyGroup element in .csproj file.

{349c5851-65df-11da-9384-00065b846f21};{fae04ec0-301f-11d3-bf4b-00c04f79efbc}
false

2) Add the following line to below to import Microsoft.WebApplication.targets file

3) Add the following code to the end of the file before the tag.

  
    
      False
      True
      50178
      /
      
      
      False
      False
      
      
      False
    
  

4) Save the .csproj file and Reload the project.

5) Add a Web.Config file to the project and add the below bare minimal code. You can add more later per your requirement.

6) Add a Global.asax file. Below is a sample file.

    public class Global : HttpApplication
{
    void Application_Start(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        RegisterRoutes();
    }

    private void RegisterRoutes()
    {
        // Edit the base address of Service1 by replacing the "Service1" string below
        RouteTable.Routes.Add(new ServiceRoute("YourService", new WebServiceHostFactory(), typeof(YourServiceClass)));
    }
}

7) Finally in the project's properties, under Build tab, if the output path is set to bin\Debug modify it to bin\.