Microsoft Net Frame Work -

The framework provides two primary components that simplify software creation:

Microsoft .NET Framework is a legacy software development platform primarily used for building and running Windows-based applications. While it has been largely superseded for new development by the modern, cross-platform (formerly .NET Core), it remains critical for maintaining existing enterprise systems and certain Windows-specific desktop applications. Core Capabilities Microsoft Net Frame Work

Over its 20-year history, the framework has accumulated bloat and "patches" that can make it slower and heavier than its streamlined successors. The framework provides two primary components that simplify