.NET

.NET is a developer platform created by Microsoft for building a variety of applications, including web, desktop, mobile, cloud, and IoT (Internet of Things) applications. It provides a comprehensive framework and runtime environment that supports multiple programming languages, primarily C#, F#, and Visual Basic. .NET simplifies and accelerates the development process by offering a unified set of class libraries and APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that enable developers to build scalable and secure applications. Key components of .NET include the Common Language Runtime (CLR), which manages memory, thread execution, and code execution, and the .NET Framework Class Library (FCL), a vast collection of reusable types and APIs. With the introduction of .NET Core (now known as .NET 6), .NET has become cross-platform, supporting development on Windows, macOS, and Linux environments. This flexibility, combined with its integration with Visual Studio and Azure cloud services, makes .NET a versatile and powerful platform for modern application development.