The .NET Framework allows you to:

·       Apply common skills across a variety of devices, application types, and programming tasks

·       Integrate with other tools and technologies to build the right solution with less work

·       Build compelling applications faster

The .NET Framework is:

·       Common Language Runtime – provides an abstraction layer over the operating system

·       Base Class Libraries – pre-built code for common low-level programming tasks

·       Development frameworks and technologies – reusable, customizable solutions for larger programming tasks

The .NET Framework is Microsoft's platform for building applications that have visually stunning user experiences, seamless and secure communication, and the ability to model a range of business processes. The .Net Framework consists of:

·       Common Language Runtime – provides an abstraction layer over the operating system

·       Base Class Libraries – pre-built code for common low-level programming tasks

·       Development frameworks and technologies – reusable, customizable solutions for larger programming tasks

By providing you with a comprehensive and consistent programming model and a common set of APIs, the .NET Framework helps you to build applications that work the way you want, in the programming language you prefer, across software, services, and devices.