.NET Framework 1.0 Release
Microsoft officially launched the original .NET Framework, introducing C#, the Common Language Runtime (CLR), and a rich set of libraries, establishing a powerful new platform for Windows development.
Significance
This laid the foundation for the entire .NET ecosystem, but its Windows-only nature eventually necessitated the cross-platform pivot.
Key facts
- Date
- 2002-02-13
- Type
- release
- Location
- Redmond, Washington, USA