The .NET Framework is a software development platform developed by Microsoft.
Types of .NET Platforms : While ".NET Framework" refers specifically to the original Windows-only version, there are other types in the broader ".NET" ecosystem:
It provides a controlled environment for developing and running applications, primarily on Windows.
It includes a large class library called the Framework Class Library (FCL) and provides language interoperability across several programming languages, most notably C#, VB.NET, and F#.
Types of .NET Platforms : While ".NET Framework" refers specifically to the original Windows-only version, there are other types in the broader ".NET" ecosystem:
1. .NET Framework
Platform: Windows-only
Use Case: Legacy enterprise applications, desktop apps
Latest Version: .NET Framework 4.8.1 (as of 2023)
2. .NET Core
Platform: Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Use Case: Modern web apps, microservices
Status: Superseded by .NET 5+
3. .NET (formerly .NET 5 and later)
Platform: Unified and cross-platform
Use Case: Web, desktop, mobile, cloud, gaming, IoT
Latest Version: .NET 8 (as of 2024)
4. Mono/Xamarin
Platform: Mobile and embedded systems
Use Case: iOS and Android apps using C#
Status: Integrated into .NET MAUI
5. .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI)
Platform: Cross-platform UI framework
Use Case: Build native apps for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows with a single codebase
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