Both .NET Framework and .NET Core are software development frameworks created by Microsoft. They provide a set of tools, libraries, and components to help developers create a wide range of applications.
.NET Framework
It is introduced in 2002. The .NET Framework is a software development platform for building applications primarily for Windows. It includes a large class library, known as the Framework Class Library (FCL), and provides support for languages like C#, VB.NET, and F#.
Important Features
- Mainly used for Windows applications (like desktop software and websites).
- Includes built-in libraries to make coding easier.
- It works only on Windows.
.NET Core
It is introduced in 2016. .NET Core is a cross-platform version of the .NET framework. It was introduced to allow developers to create applications that can run on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It’s an open-source and more lightweight framework compared to the .NET Framework.
Important Features
- We can build apps for multiple operating systems.
- It’s faster and more modern than .NET Framework.