Overview of the .NET Framework
The .NET Framework is a technology that supports building and running the next generation of apps and XML Web services. The .NET Framework is designed to fulfill the following objectives:
- To provide a consistent object-oriented programming environment whether object code is stored and executed locally, executed locally but Internet-distributed, or executed remotely.
- To provide a code-execution environment that minimizes software deployment and versioning conflicts.
- To provide a code-execution environment that promotes safe execution of code, including code created by an unknown or semi-trusted third party.
- To provide a code-execution environment that eliminates the performance problems of scripted or interpreted environments.
- To make the developer experience consistent across widely varying types of apps, such as Windows-based apps and Web-based apps.
- To build all communication on industry standards to ensure that code based on the .NET Framework integrates with any other code.
Source: Microsoft
