C# - WCF - inter-process communication

Question

What is the best WCF binding to use for inter-process communication?

I have used WCF over local networks and it is amazing, and I\'d like to use it for inter-process

Answer 1

Use the NetNamedPipeBinding for inter-process communication on the same machine. Use the NetTcpBinding if you are crossing machine boundaries. I've found this flow chart helpful.

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Answer 2

For same machine inter process communication use as Matt already said NetNamedPipeBinding. I have a very basic example on my blog to show how this can be achieved.

https://dopeydev.com/wcf-interprocess-communication/