.NET Framework Documentation
Explore the comprehensive documentation for the .NET Framework, Microsoft's widely used development platform.
Getting Started
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Introduction to .NET Framework
Understand the architecture, components, and core concepts of the .NET Framework.
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Installing .NET Framework
Detailed instructions for installing and verifying different versions of the .NET Framework.
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Creating Your First .NET Application
A step-by-step guide to building a simple application with Visual Studio.
Begin Tutorial
Core Concepts
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Common Language Runtime (CLR)
Learn about the execution engine, garbage collection, and JIT compilation.
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Base Class Library (BCL)
Discover the vast set of pre-written classes and types available for application development.
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Assemblies and Manifests
Understand how code is organized and deployed in the .NET Framework.
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Managed Code and Execution
Delve into the advantages of developing with managed code.
Understand Managed Code
Programming Guides
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Windows Forms
Develop rich, interactive desktop applications with Windows Forms.
Windows Forms Guide -
WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation)
Create visually stunning and interactive user interfaces with WPF.
WPF Guide -
ASP.NET Web Development
Build dynamic and data-driven web applications and services.
ASP.NET Guide -
Data Access with ADO.NET
Connect to and interact with databases efficiently.
ADO.NET Guide
API Reference
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.NET Framework Class Library
The complete reference for all namespaces, classes, methods, and properties.
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Common Type System (CTS)
Understand the type system used across all .NET languages.
CTS Reference