The .NET Base Class Libraries
As mentioned previously, one of the most powerful features of ASP.NET is its complete access to the .NET Framework Base class libraries. These libraries contain classes, interfaces, and data types that optimize the development process and provide access to system functionality. To aid the interoperability between multiple languages, the .NET framework types are CLS-compliant and can, therefore be used from any programming language whose compiler conforms to the Common Language Specification (CLS). You can find more on this in Appendix A.
The .NET framework data types are the basis for which .NET applications, components, and controls are built. The .NET framework includes data types for the following areas:
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