.NET Runtime Documentation

Introduction to the .NET Runtime

Understand the core components and architecture of the .NET runtime, including the CLR, JIT compiler, and garbage collector.

Core Concepts

Explore fundamental concepts that underpin .NET development and execution.

Runtime Internals

Dive deeper into the internal workings of the .NET runtime.

Runtime Features

Discover advanced features and capabilities of the .NET runtime.

Key Runtime Components

Common Language Runtime (CLR)

Manages code execution, memory, and security.

Intermediate Language (IL)

The compiled, platform-agnostic code format.

Just-In-Time (JIT) Compiler

Compiles IL to native machine code at runtime.

Garbage Collector (GC)

Automates memory management.