.NET Framework
.NET Framework is a software framework developed by Microsoft that runs primarily on Microsoft Windows. It provides a comprehensive and consistent programming model for building applications with a rich user experience, seamless and secure communication, and the ability to model a range of…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 2002
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- .NET Framework was created to simplify application development on Windows, addressing the complexities and limitations of previous technologies like COM and Visual Basic 6. It aimed to provide a unified, type-safe, and object-oriented environment that could host applications written in multiple languages, offering robust security, memory management, and reduced 'DLL Hell' issues.
- Platforms
- Microsoft Windows
Related technologies
Notable users
- Many large enterprises with Windows infrastructure (e.g., financial institutions, government agencies, healthcare organizations)
- Microsoft
- Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) targeting the Windows desktop and server market