Project K Announcement (later ASP.NET vNext)

Name: Project K Announcement (later ASP.NET vNext)
Start: 2014-04-02
Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco, USA

Microsoft officially announced 'Project K' at the Build 2014 conference, revealing plans for a completely re-engineered, open-source, and cross-platform version of ASP.NET.

Significance

This marked a fundamental shift in Microsoft's strategy, demonstrating a commitment to open source and cross-platform development that was unprecedented for their core web technologies, surprising many in the industry.

Key facts

Date: 2014-04-02
Type: invention
Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco, USA