What Is .NET
.NET is a free, cross-platform, open-source developer platform created by Microsoft, used for building various types of applications, such as web, mobile, desktop, gaming, and IoT (Internet of Things). It supports multiple programming languages, including C#, F#, and Visual Basic, with C# being the most commonly used. The platform includes different frameworks such as .NET Core, a cross-platform framework for building applications on Windows, Linux, and macOS; the original .NET Framework for Windows applications; Xamarin for building mobile applications for iOS and Android; and ASP.NET for web applications and services. .NET provides a large class library known as the .NET Standard Library, ensuring code compatibility across different .NET platforms. Development tools like Visual Studio, an integrated development environment (IDE), and Visual Studio Code, a lightweight cross-platform code editor, support .NET development.



