Getting Started with .NET Framework Development
This section provides an overview of the .NET Framework, its architecture, and the tools you'll need to begin your development journey. Learn about the Common Language Runtime (CLR), the Base Class Library (BCL), and how to set up your development environment.
Core Concepts
Dive deep into the fundamental building blocks of .NET Framework applications. Understand managed code, assemblies, namespaces, types, object-oriented programming principles, and exception handling.
Application Development
Learn how to build various types of applications using the .NET Framework, including Windows Forms, WPF, ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, and WCF services.
Key Application Types
Discover the strengths and use cases for each application model:
- Windows Forms: For desktop applications with rich user interfaces.
- Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF): For modern, visually rich desktop applications.
- ASP.NET Web Forms: For building dynamic websites and web applications.
- ASP.NET MVC: For creating scalable and maintainable web applications following the Model-View-Controller pattern.
- Windows Communication Foundation (WCF): For building distributed applications and services.
Data Access
Understand how to interact with data sources, including databases, XML files, and other data providers. Explore ADO.NET, Entity Framework, and LINQ to SQL.
Security
Learn about .NET Framework security features, including code access security (CAS), authentication, authorization, and cryptography.
Deployment and Configuration
Understand how to deploy your .NET Framework applications and manage their configuration settings effectively.
Performance and Optimization
Discover techniques for optimizing the performance of your .NET Framework applications, including memory management, profiling, and caching.
Important Note:
While the .NET Framework remains a powerful platform, newer versions of .NET (like .NET 5, 6, 7, and later) offer significant advancements in performance, features, and cross-platform support. Consider migrating to newer .NET versions for new projects whenever possible.