Introduction
System.Net provides essential functionality for networking in .NET applications. It manages network connections, handles data transfer, and supports various network protocols.
Key Classes and Concepts
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System.Net.Sockets:
Provides the core classes for working with TCP and UDP sockets.
- System.Net.Sockets.Address: Represents a socket address.
- System.Net.Sockets.IPAddress: Represents an IP address.
- System.Net.Sockets.Socket: Represents a socket object.
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System.Net.Security:
Handles security-related aspects of network communication, including SSL/TLS.
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System.Net.Messaging:
Provides classes for messaging, data transfer, and asynchronous operations.