One of the most consistent procedures for developers should be to maintain track of the framework version or type that they are using to create the project. This also holds true for Microsoft's .Net framework.
The .Net Framework is a Microsoft software framework that allows users to create and run programs on Windows operating systems. It provides a standard platform for developers to construct and operate apps that can connect with one another independent of programming language.
The .Net Framework consists of a large and comprehensive class library that contains pre-coded solutions to common programming problems, as well as runtime components needed to get your applications up and running. It is commonly used to build desktop apps, web apps, and services.
How many versions are there of the .Net Framework?
There have been multiple versions of the .NET Framework released by Microsoft over the years. As of now, the major versions of the .NET Framework are:
- .NET Framework 1.0
- .NET Framework 1.1
- .NET Framework 2.0
- .NET Framework 3.0
- .NET Framework 3.5
- .NET Framework 4.0
- .NET Framework 4.5
- .NET Framework 4.6
- .NET Framework 4.7
- .NET Framework 4.8
In addition to these major releases, various minor updates and service packs have also been released for each release, introducing enhancements, bug fixes, and additional features.
How to check the version of the .Net framework
There are various simple methods for determining the version of the .Net Framework installed on your Windows machine. Here are several examples:
1. Using the command prompt:
to. Open Command Prompt by pressing Windows Key + R, type "cmd" and press Enter.
b. Type the command "wmic product get name, version | findstr /C:.NET" and press Enter.
C. The output will display the name and version of all installed versions of the .NET Framework.
2. Check in Control Panel:
to. Open Control Panel on your Windows computer.
b. Click Programs and Features or Add or Remove Programs.
C. Find the versions of the .NET Framework installed on your system. The version number will be mentioned next to the name.
3. Checking in Registry Editor:
to. Open Registry Editor by pressing Windows Key + R, type "regedit" and press Enter.
b. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP\
C. Look for any subfolders in NDP that start with v (for example, v2.0.50727) and check the value of the "Version" key to find out the version of the .NET Framework installed.
Here are some of the easy methods to check the installed version of the .NET Framework on a Windows computer.
The primary characteristics of .Net
One of the benefits of .Net is that it allows developers to easily construct cross-platform programs that operate on Windows, Linux, and even MAC.
This tool provides a wide range of elements for developing highly functional applications. The engineer uses this framework to build a platform from start to finish, from design to development to build to deployment.
Other notable features are:
- Create stunning desktop apps for Windows and macOS.
- It allows you to create deployment-independent microservices that run in Docker containers.
- You can develop 2D and 3D games for most consoles and electronic devices.
- Use a single code base to build native mobile apps for Android, iOS, and Windows.
- It works with languages like C# and Visual Basic.
- Development with .NET is agile and fast.
- Create apps with amazing user experience.
- A modern tool for the applications that users demand.
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