Class Notes on .
NET Framework
Introduction to .NET
.NET is a free, open-source, and cross-platform development framework created by
Microsoft. It allows developers to build applications for web, mobile, desktop, gaming,
cloud, and IoT. .NET supports multiple programming languages, including C#, [Link], and
F#.
Key Features of .NET
• Cross-Platform: Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Language Interoperability: Allows multiple languages to work together.
• Performance & Scalability: Optimized for high performance.
• Security: Provides built-in security features like authentication and encryption.
• Garbage Collection: Automatic memory management.
.NET Components
1. .NET Framework
• Supports Windows-based applications.
• Includes CLR (Common Language Runtime) and FCL (Framework Class Library).
2. .NET Core
• Cross-platform version of .NET.
• Used for high-performance web and cloud applications.
3. [Link]
• Framework for building web applications and APIs.
• Supports MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture.
4. Xamarin
• Used for developing cross-platform mobile applications.
5. Entity Framework (EF)
• ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) tool for database interactions.
.NET Programming Concepts
1. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Abstraction.
2. Exception Handling
• Try, Catch, Finally blocks for handling runtime errors.
3. Collections & Generics
• Lists, Dictionaries, and other data structures.
4. Delegates & Events
• Used for callbacks and event-driven programming.
5. LINQ (Language Integrated Query)
• Query syntax for collections and databases.
.NET Development Tools
• Visual Studio: Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for .NET.
• .NET CLI: Command-line interface for .NET applications.
• NuGet: Package manager for .NET libraries.
Conclusion
.NET is a powerful and versatile framework for developing a wide range of applications. Its
cross-platform capabilities, performance optimization, and security features make it a
popular choice among developers.
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