Microsoft .NET Framework
Common Language Runtime coupled with a Common Type System that support object oriented programming languages such as C++, C#, and Visual Basic.
Integrated Development Environment: cross-language source editors, debuggers and compilers
Build windows executables, compiled web forms, and component libraries
Some features and benefits of the .NET platform are:
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Extensive set of components |
Less plumbing, more doing | ||
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All languages are compiled and exectuted equally | |||
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Language Interoperability |
Each component can use the best suited language | ||
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Built-in support for C++, C# and Visual Basic. |
Ready to use by C++, Java and Visual Basic developers. | ||
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Visual Studio .NET IDE |
Rapid Application Development |
Additional Information on .NET :
| .NET Framework Developer’s Guide | |
| .NET Framework Class Library |
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How .NET programs are compiled and executed | |
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Server-Side Http Runtime Environment |