Microsoft Net Framework

Updated libraries for the .NET framework that facilitate greater language interoperability

PRO: No configuration needed
CON: Requires system restart
Vote: 7.0/10 (34 votes) Platform: Windows

Proper IDE in which to develop programs for Windows

… in Microsoft .NET Framework 4. What is a framework? A framework is a bunch of code that programmers can use …

PRO: No configuration needed
CON: Requires system restart
Vote: 6.3/10 (484 votes) Platform: Windows

Automatically fixes any errors found in a .NET framework

PRO: Requires no installation
CON: May not fix serious errors
Vote: 5.9/10 (36 votes) Platform: Windows

Software framework required to run some programs

PRO: Necessary component to run .NET apps
CON: No standard user interface
Vote: 6.1/10 (163 votes) Platform: Windows

Builds applications for various Windows computer programs

… Developed by Microsoft, the Microsoft .NET Framework contains a number of different files used …

PRO: Rollout is based on .NET Core 2.1
CON: The algorithm used to create XOML files has changed
Vote: 7.0/10 (305 votes) Platform: Windows

Powerful utility that developers can use to test apps

… Microsoft .NET Framework 2 is a free download and necessary for some Windows programs to function …

PRO: Necessary component to run .NET apps
CON: No standard user interface
Vote: 5.4/10 (328 votes) Platform: Windows

Useful set of tools for developing programs for Microsoft

… a Windows application. You can also do this from a .NET Framework, which is a managed Windows application …

PRO: Much easier on the eye than previous versions
CON: Lacks advanced features
Vote: 5.9/10 (1301 votes) Platform: Windows