Welcome to the .NET Framework
The .NET Framework is a developer platform that is used to build, deploy, and run applications and Web services. It provides a managed execution environment, a common language runtime (CLR), and a comprehensive class library. Explore the resources below to get started with .NET Framework development.
Getting Started
- Install .NET Framework Guide
- Quickstart Tutorials Interactive
- Write Your First App Step-by-step
Core Concepts
- Key Concepts Overview
- Deployment Overview Best Practices
- Data Access ADO.NET
- Web Applications ASP.NET
API Reference
- System Namespace Core Types
- System.Collections Namespace Collections
- System.IO Namespace Input/Output
Latest Updates
- Version History All Releases
- Breaking Changes Important Notes