Windows Phone 7 and Web Api

Question

Hi,

Can some guide me or point me in the right direction. I am looking info on calling web api (restful services) from windows phone 7 app. Calling asmx web service is not a problem but I am having difficulty in understanding how to use web api from WP7 App.

There is an example about calling web api from .net app by Mike Wasson.

http://www.asp.net/web-api/overview/web-api-clients/calling-a-web-api-from-a-net-client

Is it applicable to WP7 App too?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Here you go!

Consuming REST Services in your Windows Store and Phone Applications

Jeff

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Answer 2

Thanks Jeff.

I checked the link you mentioned. Basically it explains the same method I referred to in my question (the link). However, the article most likely is about windows phone 8. It is quite comprehensive with respect to general services available online.

I am writing a service for my windows phone 7 app. I hope the technique will work in this case too.

Khalique