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Introduction to .NET Framework

When it comes to supporting software development, Microsoft provides a strong experience for both developers and end users through a variety of applications and environments known as .NET. The framework, created in 2002, is robust and reliable and enables different Windows applications through a runtime environment that supports multiple areas of app development. With .NET, developers have access to languages, editors, and tested, reusable code libraries they can leverage in their own applications.

Created to provide an exclusive environment for running systems and applications—supporting reuse and better code utilization—the .NET framework enables data access, database connectivity, encryption, interfaces, and network communications. By using the extensive class library and its capabilities, workflows become more accurate, productive, and efficient.

What .NET Framework provides:

• Memory management
• Common Type System
• Extensive class library
• Development frameworks and technologies
• Version compatibility
• Cross-platform support

.NET programming languages

• C# – C# is a modern, object-oriented language familiar to C programmers, developed by Microsoft, and one of the most widely used languages in the world.
• F# – an imperative, object-oriented language created by Microsoft and part of the ML family.
• Visual Basic – a simple, object-oriented language created by Microsoft as part of Visual Studio and aimed at building applications.

The .NET Framework platform

.NET Framework provides the resources needed for execution and self-management, acting as a runtime “operating system” for solutions built for the .NET platform. Through configuration files, it gives developers and administrators control and flexibility over how applications run and how to change them when needed.

.NET Framework performance

Designing a higher-performance application is an important task and part of any plan, so it needs to be considered from the beginning. With Microsoft’s .NET tooling, you can evaluate application performance, measure responsiveness, and update your current version in search of improvements.