.NET: A cross-platform, open-source development framework by Microsoft, facilitating the creation of a wide range of applications, including web, desktop, and mobile.
Advantages
- Cross-Platform: Runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Versatility: Supports web, desktop, mobile, and cloud development.
- C# Language: Powerful and widely used programming language.
- Integrated Development Environment (IDE): Visual Studio for efficient development.
- Library and Ecosystem: Rich libraries and extensive community support.
Disadvantages
- Learning Curve: Mastery of .NET can require time and effort.
- Mono vs. .NET Core vs. .NET Framework: Different versions and compatibility challenges.
- License Costs: Some features in Visual Studio may have licensing fees.
- Community and Libraries: Smaller ecosystem compared to some other platforms.
- Platform Lock-In: May be seen as tied to Microsoft technologies.
Components
- Common Language Runtime (CLR): Manages code execution.
- Framework Class Library (FCL): Collection of reusable classes and types.
- C# Language: The primary language for .NET development.
- ASP.NET: Framework for building web applications.
- Entity Framework: ORM for database interactions.
Development tools
- Visual Studio: A powerful integrated development environment (IDE).
- Visual Studio Code: Lightweight code editor with .NET support.
- .NET CLI: Command-line interface for .NET development.
- NuGet: Package manager for .NET libraries and dependencies.
- Azure DevOps: Collaboration and development platform for teams.