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Objective of .NET

• Allow developers to use a consistent programming methodology
• Should be able to target multiple hardware platforms
• Should be able to work with Web uProvide an API to use across different OS versions

What is .NET?

• Is a framework consisting of: lLanguages lCompiler lClass Libraries lRuntime

Languages

1. Over 55 languages to choose from
2. Supports OOB:

• C++
• C#
• VB
• JS
• J#

Creates MSIL code

• So all languages are equal in functionality
• C++ can create unmanaged code

Compiler

• 2-Stage Compiler
• Stage 1: Compiles code to IL
• Stage 2:   Compiles Just-in-Time

Class Libraries

• Gives developer an extremely large set of hierarchical classes (namespaces) to work with
• Governs all aspects of system and application development
• Provides in built security mechanisms

Runtime

• Needs to be available on the target platform (Except in the case of Web applications )
• Runtime consists of the BCL and JIT
• Is loaded at the time of execution of a .NET application

Important Features

1. Performance :-   Much faster than equivalent Java application ,   At least as fast as native Windows application
2. Platform Independent:-   Device:   lDesktop, Laptop, Tablet, PDA, Phone, Web ,   lOS: Windows, BSD, Linux  ,   lBrowser: IE, Firefox, Mozilla, even Lynx!