Socket programing vs. web service?
I want to create a Mobile messaging service, but I don't know which is better to use a socket programming or a web service ?.

What are the concerns that I need to take in consideration when creating such service ? such as cost of connection .. etc.

If you need more details just tell me before voting the question down or to be closed !
Socket programing vs. web service?
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I want to create a Mobile messaging service, but I don't know which is better to use a socket programming or a web service ?.

What are the concerns that I need to take in consideration when creating such service ? such as cost of connection .. etc.

If you need more details just tell me before voting the question down or to be closed !