WCF vs ASP .Net Web API

Question

What are the pros and cons of using each technology?

WCF Web Api is now merged into Asp.net Asp.net web api now supports self hosting.

I still imagine if I w

Answer 1

First, I suggest you read my post on the subject: http://blogs.microsoft.co.il/blogs/idof/archive/2012/03/05/wcf-or-asp-net-web-apis-my-two-cents-on-the-subject.aspx

Regarding your WSDL question - since the WebApi does not use SOAP, it does not require a WSDL, and does not export one. You can use Hypermedia to return resources with a list of possible activity URLs (think of it as a self-describing resource)