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.NET
Software framework that runs primarily on Microsoft Windows. It provides a controlled programming environment where software can be developed, installed and executed on Windows-based operating systems.
| First released | 2002 |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Latest stable version | 6 |
| Open-source | Yes |
| Used by | Web apps and services, mobile, gaming, machine learning & AI, Internet of Things (IoT) |
Interesting facts
It includes a large class library named Framework Class Library (FCL) and provides language interoperability.
