Get Started with .NET

.NET is a free, cross-platform, open-source developer platform for building many different types of applications. With .NET, you can create traditional Windows desktop applications, cloud-native microservices, ASP.NET web apps, and much more.

Key Features

• Cross-Platform: Develop and run applications on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• High Performance: Built for speed and efficiency, .NET offers exceptional performance.
• Open Source: A vibrant community contributes to the ongoing development and improvement of .NET.
• Versatile: Supports a wide range of application types, from web and cloud to desktop and mobile.
• Productive: Powerful tools and languages like C#, F#, and VB.NET make development efficient.

Popular Application Types

Explore how .NET empowers you to build various applications:

• Web Applications: Build modern, scalable web apps with ASP.NET Core.
• Web APIs: Create RESTful services and backend APIs.
• Desktop Applications: Develop rich UIs with WPF, Windows Forms, or MAUI.
• Cloud-Native Apps: Design and deploy microservices on cloud platforms.
• Mobile Applications: Build cross-platform mobile apps with .NET MAUI.

Learn More

Dive deeper into the .NET ecosystem:

• Learn about the .NET platform.
• Follow the installation guide to set up your development environment.
• Browse through a variety of tutorials to build your first applications.

Example: A Simple "Hello, World!" in C#

Here's a basic example to get you started:

using System;

public class HelloWorld
{
    public static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        Console.WriteLine("Hello, World!");
    }
}
            

This simple program demonstrates the fundamental structure of a C# application. You can compile and run this code using the .NET CLI.