Appendix B. The .NET Frameworks Class Libraries

The .NET Framework includes a huge library of reusable code, which is essential to developing C# programs. Complete coverage would fill volumes and is, of course, not possible here. The table that follows presents the .NET Frameworks class libraries by identifying namespaces and a general description of the contents of each namespace.

NamespaceDescription
Microsoft.CSharpSupport for C# code compilation and generation
Microsoft.JScriptSupport for JScript code compilation and generation
Microsoft.VisualBasicSupport for Visual Basic code compilation and generation
Microsoft.VsaSupport for Visual Studio for Applications scripting engine
Microsoft.Win32Handles OS events and registry manipulation
SystemFundamental ...

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