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App development framework for Windows

Microsoft NET Runtime is a development program created by Microsoft and serves as a framework for app development for its Windows operating system. The software allows developers to create all types of programs for the OS using various tools that they have and using their preferred programming language.

Like PhpStorm or Eclipse, Microsoft NET Runtime provides a platform wherein anyone can create applications using a universal standard for compatibility and stability. This cross-platform program allows them to get into and learn what Windows app development is like. Also, being open-source in nature, they can incorporate it with other programming tools.

What is Microsoft NET Runtime used for?

Microsoft NET Runtime is just one aspect that makes up the development platform called the .NET framework. This framework was developed by Microsoft specifically for its Windows OS. Contained within are all the necessary tools that developers need to start creating applications. These include libraries and resources for coding, a runtime environment for it all. It even allows the use of multiple programming languages so devs can cater the experience to their preference.

What started as a proprietary software intended for use following Microsoft's own set rules and standards eventually became open-source. Developer adoption rates increased as a result. It became a more flexible environment that coders use however they want to. Developing for Windows became accessible and streamlined. It had a much lesser learning curve that even beginners can learn to use with relative ease.

Microsoft NET Runtime is already part of the entire .NET framework package, reducing the number of things that you need to install on your machine to just one. If you're a user, you will run all Windows programs without issue. If you're developing for the OS, you will have all that you need to start coding. Just be aware that this platform caters to Windows app development only.

Streamlined Windows software development

Microsoft NET Runtime is an essential tool that developers need for developing applications for the Windows operating system. The program already comes pre-packaged with the .NET framework installation along with all the other necessary tools. It provides a platform that has become easier to develop than ever before. 

  • Pros

    • Support for various programming tools and languages
    • Free and open-source
    • Already part of the .NET framework package
  • Cons

    • For Windows software development only
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