MSDN Frameworks Documentation

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for Microsoft's development frameworks. This section provides detailed information, guides, and API references to help you build powerful and innovative applications.

Introduction to Frameworks

Microsoft offers a rich ecosystem of frameworks designed to streamline development across various platforms. These frameworks provide pre-built components, architectural patterns, and tools that enhance productivity, improve code quality, and enable rapid application development.

Getting Started

To begin your journey, ensure you have the necessary development tools installed. This typically includes Visual Studio, the .NET SDK, or other relevant platform-specific SDKs. Refer to the environment setup guide for detailed instructions.

Exploring Frameworks

Web Frameworks

Build modern, scalable web applications with our robust web development frameworks.

ASP.NET Core: A high-performance, cross-platform, open-source framework for building modern, cloud-based, internet-connected applications. It's designed for high availability and testability.
Blazor: Enables developers to build interactive web UIs using C# instead of JavaScript. Run C# code directly in the browser.
Microsoft Graph: Not strictly a web framework, but a gateway to data and intelligence in Microsoft 365, accessible via web APIs.

Desktop Frameworks

Create powerful and engaging desktop experiences for Windows.

Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF): A UI framework for building Windows desktop applications with a rich set of features and a powerful declarative programming model.
Windows Forms: A mature and widely-used framework for building traditional Windows desktop applications.
Universal Windows Platform (UWP): Develop applications that run across all Windows 10 devices, from Xbox to HoloLens, with a single codebase.

Mobile Frameworks

Develop cross-platform mobile applications that reach a wide audience.

.NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI): The evolution of Xamarin.Forms, enabling you to build native mobile and desktop apps with C# and XAML from a single shared codebase.
Xamarin: A Microsoft-owned open-source platform for writing native mobile applications using C# and .NET for iOS, Android, and macOS.

API Reference

Detailed documentation for all classes, methods, properties, and events within each framework.

.NET API Browser

Explore the .NET libraries and APIs, including those used by our frameworks.

Browse .NET APIs

ASP.NET Core API Documentation

Find detailed information on the ASP.NET Core classes and interfaces.

ASP.NET Core API

Tutorials and Guides

Learn to build applications step-by-step with our practical tutorials.

Note: Always refer to the latest version of the documentation for the most up-to-date information. Frameworks are continuously updated with new features and improvements.

Community and Support

Get help, share your knowledge, and connect with other developers.

Microsoft Q&A for technical questions.
Developer Blogs for insights and announcements.
Stack Overflow for community-driven support.

Important: When working with legacy frameworks, ensure you understand their support lifecycle and consider migrating to modern alternatives where appropriate.