Web application client server

Question

I want to create a client/server web application. The client and server can exchange data back and forth. When i say data i mean like a number, for example (0,8,7...), so everytime a client presses a button it sends a number to the server and the server send an acknowledgement back to client. The cleint side i want to put it on the internet so you can access the server from a browser.

Is silverlight socket the way to go? I know theres port restrictions but im planning on using my personal router to open up the ports. Or is socket only for local connections???

Answer 1

Assuming you just have no idea where to start, I'd say you should start by learning about WCF (Windows Communication Foundation). Obviously, start with the beginner's guide. There are some nice introductory videos there that should get you going.

Answer 2

If there is such a thing as Silverlight sockets, you can use them. I'd rather use WCF. Sockets aren't restricted to local connections, but you should be aware that using ports different from 80 in Web applications can restrict some user from accessing your them.

I would like to add that sockets aren't the fastest local connections, but are the base of almost all inter-machine communication.