what is .net framework

The .NET Framework is software developed by Microsoft. It runs on Microsoft Windows OS.  runtime execution environment that manages applications that target the .NET Framework.

. The services that the .NET Framework provides to running applications include the following:

• Memory management.
• A common type system
• Development frameworks and technologies. It includes several libraries for specific use for application development, such as ASP.NET for web applications, Windows Application, and WCF, WPF etc..
• Language interoperability. Support different language, Manage and unmanaged code.
• Version compatibility.  MMBR(Major Minot Build Revision)
• MultiTarget.  Developers can create assemblies that work on multiple .NET Framework platforms, such as Windows 7, Windows 8.