Evolution of .NET
In early 2002, when Microsoft first introduced the .NET Framework, it targeted developers who were working on classic ASP or VB 6 platforms since they didn't have any compelling framework for developing enterprise-level applications. With the release of the .NET Framework, developers had a platform to develop applications and could choose any of the languages from VB.NET, C#, and F#. Irrespective of the language chosen, the code is interoperable, and developers can create a project with VB.NET and reference it in their C# or F# project and vice versa.
The core component of .NET Framework includes Common Language Runtime (CLR), Framework Class Libraries (FCL), Base Class Libraries (BCL), and a set of application models. New ...
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