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Web

Build web apps and services for macOS, Windows, Linux, and Docker.

Mobile and desktop

Use a single codebase to build native apps for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

Cloud

Consume existing cloud services or create and deploy your own.

Microservices

Create independently deployable microservices that run on Docker containers.

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Free and open source

.NET is a free and open-source project, developed and maintained on GitHub, the home for millions of developers who want to build great things together.

Fast and cross-platform

.NET performs faster than any other popular framework, according to TechEmpower. You can write, run, and build on multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Modern and productive

.NET helps you build apps for web, mobile, desktop, cloud, and more. With its large supportive ecosystem and powerful tooling, .NET is the most productive platform for developers.

.NET @ Build 2023

Are you ready for Build 2023? Microsoft's premier developer conference is just around the corner, and there are several exciting .NET sessions that you won't want to miss!

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Explore .NET 7

Dive into the latest features with in-depth technical videos covering performance, cloud development, Blazor, MAUI, and more!

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Discover the future of .NET

Learn about .NET 8's upcoming features for cloud native, mobile, client, and simplified upgrades in the next major release.

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.NET Podcast app

Do you want to see a complete end-to-end sample application showcasing .NET, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, .NET MAUI, Azure Container Apps, Orleans, Playwright, and more?

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Everything you need to start your .NET learning journey

.NET offers a library of learning resources. Access videos, tutorials, code samples, and content from Microsoft Learn to help you build better.

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.NET for Beginners videos

Getting started with .NET development? We have you covered with our .NET for Beginners videos. Explore videos on web, mobile, desktop, C#, machine learning, containers/Docker, data access, and more.

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Microsoft Learn

Discover your path to build apps with .NET on Microsoft Learn. Whether you're just starting or an experienced professional, Microsoft Learn's hands-on approach helps you arrive at your goals faster, with more confidence and at your own pace for free.

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LinkedIn Learning

Get an introduction to the programming skills needed for a career as a .NET software developer. Experience .NET learning courses that provide a broad perspective on core technologies leveraging .NET.

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NuGet

Build with the most secure package ecosystem trusted by millions of developers. With over 320,000 unique packages to date and 50,000 more each year.

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Visual Studio

Develop with the best IDE for .NET developers. Packed with an array of tools and features to elevate and enhance every stage of software development.

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Azure

Create modern, scalable cloud apps on a cloud platform designed for .NET.

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Be a part of the global .NET developer community

Join the large, engaged community of developers around the globe who build with .NET. Share, showcase, and solve together. Stay connected.

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Who uses .NET?

The world's top organizations are powered by .NET and trust Microsoft to make .NET the best choice in the industry for their mission critical software. Amazing developers like you use .NET to build incredible software for millions of companies around the world, in every industry.

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