.NET

Introduction to .NET

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 – providing 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

Benefits of Microsoft .NET

• Secure, Multi-Language Development Platform
• Next-Generation User Experiences
• Cutting-Edge Web Application Development
• Secure, Reliable Web Services
• Mission-Critical Business Processes
• Flexible Data Access Options
• .NET hooks non-Microsoft platforms into the larger Windows development community
• Better support for Microsoft apps on non-Microsoft platforms
• .NET widens the market for those who don't target Windows
• .NET binaries are closer to the open source ideal.
• Boosts efficiency, as developers can program to just one API

Careers with Microsoft .NET

• Programmer
• Web developer
• Enterprise application developer
• Web application developer
• Mobile Application developer
• Database Administrator
• Business Intelligence