.NET Core, now simply known as .NET, is a free, open-source, cross-platform framework maintained by Microsoft. Evolving from the earlier .NET Framework, it tackles many of its predecessor's limitations. This framework is versatile, running on Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it ideal for developing a wide range of applications from mobile apps to cloud solutions, web services to games, IoT systems to machine learning models, and even microservices. At Dirox, our team of expert .NET developers can leverage the full potential of this framework to build scalable and innovative solutions.
.NET is a completely re-engineered version of the original .NET Framework, designed to operate across more platforms and, crucially, is open-source. The core application of .NET lies in the development of scalable and efficient applications. It’s perfectly suited for creating cloud applications, cross-platform applications (including mobile and games), Windows applications, and microservices. Additionally, it serves as a robust foundation for developing machine learning and IoT applications. With our expertise in .NET development, we can ensure high performance and seamless integration for your projects.
By utilizing .NET, businesses can develop a wide range of solutions, benefiting from the frameworks speed, security and wide-spread industry acceptance. It allows for the creation of highly scalable web applications, robust mobile applications, complex desktop applications and performant games. Dirox offers expert .NET Core development services for any and all business needs.
.NET’s* widespread adoption stems from its flexibility and enhanced security. It supports various application types, delivers superior performance, and benefits from a large and active community of highly skilled developers. Furthermore, its cost-effectiveness makes it an attractive option for many businesses. When selecting a technology, considering IDEs and tools is essential; .NET integrates seamlessly with Visual Studio Code, created by the same company, as well as other IDEs, and boosts productivity for your developers.
Several popular tools integrate smoothly with .NET, including Visual Studio Code, C#, Sublime Text, VIM, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Linux, and JetBrain's Rider. Developers using these tools benefit from features such as code auto-completion, repository integration, database development, troubleshooting, and debugging, all within a cohesive environment.
While there is a learning curve with .NET, it’s more lightweight and leaner than the original monolithic .NET Framework. Choose the older .NET Framework for maintaining and upgrading existing legacy applications or projects with older dependencies. Choose .NET if you need to develop applications for Windows, Linux, and macOS, as it offers a greater degree of control and more advanced features.
Prior versions of ASP.NET Core before version 3 were built on both .NET Framework and .NET, but newer versions exclusively use .NET. With ASP.NET Core leveraging .NET, all dependencies are self-contained. It utilizes most of the NuGet packages, cannot use Windows packages, and can be deployed on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
.NET stands out for being open-source, cross-platform, consistent across architectures, and versatile for diverse applications. It also supports multiple languages and is designed with a modular architecture using NuGet packages for easy dependency management and the creation of feature-rich applications.
.NET has a built-in robust security system for web applications. Its security features include encryption, authentication, and authorization protocols that help mitigate risks and protect applications from vulnerabilities such as SQL injections, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and more. When developing .NET web applications, we implement these security features to ensure that the software is secure from the beginning.
