Visual Basic .NET - .NET Framework

.NET Framework is a software framework developed by Microsoft that provides a platform for building and running applications on Windows operating systems. It includes a large library of pre-built code, tools, and services that developers can use to build a wide range of applications such as web applications, desktop applications, mobile apps, gaming, and more.

Some of the key features of .NET Framework include:

• Common Language Runtime (CLR): CLR is the foundation of the .NET Framework that provides a runtime environment for executing applications. It includes a number of services such as memory management, type safety, exception handling, and garbage collection.
• Base Class Library (BCL): BCL is a collection of pre-built classes and functions that developers can use to build applications. It includes a wide range of functionality such as I/O, networking, data access, security, and more.
• Language Interoperability: .NET Framework supports multiple programming languages, including C#, VB.NET, F#, and others. These languages can interoperate with each other, allowing developers to mix and match code written in different languages.
• Code Access Security: .NET Framework includes a security model that allows developers to specify the permissions required by their applications to access system resources. This helps prevent unauthorized access and ensures that applications run securely.
• Garbage Collection: .NET Framework includes a garbage collector that automatically frees up memory that is no longer being used by an application. This helps prevent memory leaks and improves application performance.