.NET

• .NET Components
  • .NET Runtime (CLR - Common Language Runtime):
  • Class Libraries:
  • Languages:
  • ASP.NET:
  • Entity Framework (EF):
  • Windows Forms and WPF:
  • Xamarin:
• Command Line Interface (CLI)
• Testing
  • Install

.NET Components

.NET Runtime (CLR - Common Language Runtime):

Executes .NET programs and manages memory, exception handling, and garbage collection.

Class Libraries:

A set of pre-built libraries for common functionalities like file I/O, database access, and XML parsing.

Languages:

Includes compilers and tools for C#, F#, and VB.NET.

ASP.NET:

A framework for building web applications, REST APIs, and cloud-based services.

Entity Framework (EF):

An Object-Relational Mapper (ORM) for database interactions.

Windows Forms and WPF:

Tools for creating desktop applications with graphical user interfaces.

Xamarin:

Used for building mobile applications for Android and iOS.

Command Line Interface (CLI)

Access the cli with

dotnet

Usage:

 dotnet [sdk-options] [command] [command-options] [arguments]

Example:

 dotnet new console -o ./CsharpProjects/TestProject 

Testing

• xUnit (modern, popular)
• nUnit
• MSTest

Install

dotnet add package xunit
dotnet add package Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk
dotnet add package xunit.runner.visualstudio