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What is .NET?

.NET is Microsoft’s answer to a complete, all rounder toolkit. It’s open source, it’s versatile and it gives you the power to build almost anything your mind can conjure up - websites, mobile apps, desktop software or cloud based systems. This applies regardless of whether you’re running a small but mighty SME or a sprawling multinational - .NET has been designed to help you create solutions that are secure, reliable and easy to expand.

What does .NET offer you?

The .NET framework offers a number of different capabilities, here we explore some of them in more detail:

Cross platform development

Why build the same thing five times? By using .NET, you only need one codebase and your apps can run across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

Rapid development

If you need to get something to market quickly, .NET comes with extensive libraries and frameworks such as ASP.NET, meaning you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. You can deliver solutions fast, meaning you stay ahead of the competition.

Integration with Microsoft ecosystem

If you already live in Microsoft land (think Azure, Office 365 and so on), .NET is the natural framework of choice.

Optimised performance

.NET is built for speed. It manages caching, optimises code, reduces garbage collection and supports asynchronous programming. Translation: it makes your apps faster and more responsive so your users don’t get bored waiting.

Cost efficiency

Because .NET is open source and allows reusable code across platforms, you can save on development and maintenance costs.

Security and reliability

Data matters. .NET comes with robust features including encryption, authentication and built in threat protection.

What can .NET be used for?

As we have covered above, .NET can be used to build a wide range of applications through it's many different frameworks and tools. Here we explore some of them in more detail.

Websites

Need a website that’s fast, scalable and doesn’t crash the second you get a spike in traffic? .NET (via ASP.NET) is the answer. With everything from interactive UIs to criminally slick database management, it really is the perfect choice.

Desktop applications

Whether you need a straightforward Windows app or a feature rich cross platform tool, .NET (sub) frameworks including WPF, WinForms (both slightly outdated!) and .NET MAUI can help you design powerful and secure desktop software.

Mobile applications

No need to write the same app twice. With .NET MAUI, you can build once and run it everywhere - iOS, Android, macOS and Windows. You’ll get access to native features, cloud integrations and high performance results without double the work.

Cloud based solutions

If the cloud is part of your strategy, .NET is an ideal framework to use alongside Microsoft Azure. From microservices and APIs to containerisation and CI/CD workflows, you can scale up, down or sideways with ease.

The best projects for .NET development

.NET is a truly versatile framework with much to offer, here are just some examples of where it can make a real impact for your business:

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

.NET has built in support for role based access, data validation and real time communication making it a great choice for building secure CRM solutions - a must have if your business needs to track sales pipeline and customer interactions - securely!

Web Portals and Intranets

With .NET, you can create fast, responsive and cross platform portals so staff and customers get personalised and relevant dashboards and easy access to the info they need.

Healthcare or Medical Record Systems

.NET has sophisticated security features including built in authentication and data encryption which make it a great choice for developing software that involves sensitive patient information and which need to meet healthcare compliance requirements.

Banking and Financial applications

If your business needs transactional integrity and airtight security and you're looking for a framework that is trusted to deliver on these aspects, .NET is widely regarded across fintech for online banking, payment gateways and trading systems and indeed, by some of the largest financial organisations on the planet.

Government and Public Sector applications

Long term support, backwards compatibility and strict security standards mean .NET is a safe bet for services where reliability is non negotiable including those within the public sector.

Legacy system upgrades

If you’re stuck with old Windows systems, .NET is the natural choice for modernisation. You won’t need to scrap everything - just bring it up to date.

How can we help?

At Cool Code Company, .NET is one of our strongest suits. Our UK based developers have more years of experience than they'd care to admit, using it to build websites, apps, cloud solutions and everything in between. Whether you need something new built from scratch, an upgrade to an existing system or advice on whether .NET is right for you, we’re all ears.

We don’t outsource, we don’t cut corners and we always take the time to understand your business.

Your questions answered on .NET

Q) Is .NET front-end or back-end?

A) .NET supports both front-end and back-end programming languages and frameworks

Q) What is the best language for .NET Development?

A) The most popular language for .NET development is C#, it is not possible to say which is the 'best' language because this is open to debate. Other popular languages used for .NET development are also Microsoft technologies - Visual Basic and F#.

Q) Is a .NET developer the same as a Software Developer?

A) A .NET developer can be a Software developer and vice versa, a .NET developer specialises in building software specifically for the Microsoft Windows platform. A Software Developer is a more generic term and may build software for the Microsoft platform as well as other platforms.

Q) What is the difference between .NET and C#?

A) The two are both Microsoft technologies and work together, C# is the programming language and .NET is the framework that C# programs are built with and run on.

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