RESTful Data Services with the ADO.NET Data Services Framework

The document discusses Project "Astoria", which aims to create and consume data services with a flexible RESTful interface using a unified ecosystem of libraries and tools. It describes key aspects of Astoria including its use of HTTP, a uniform URL syntax, support for multiple representations, an underlying entity data model, addressing and accessing entities and members, presentation options, and integration with AJAX, Silverlight, and web/desktop applications. The document invites readers to try Astoria and provide feedback as it progresses toward beta and RTM releases in 2008.