.NET is a framework. It is not a programming language. It allows us to create different types of applications, like window, console, and web applications. The framework gives an environment where developers can write their code and can execute the code. A lot of pre-defined classes are available in .NET framework, which developers can use in their programs. There are several versions of .NET framework available. This tutorial will use .NET framework 4.5. .NET framework supports many programming languages that a developer can use for programming, like Visual Basic, C++, and C#. Now days, C# is widely used and quite popular for programming.
Which type of application can be created by .NET?
- Console application
- Windows application
- Web application
Screenshots of all types of applications are given below.
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Console Application
There is no graphical user interface in this type of application. This is simplya black and white application. This black window is known as the Console Window.
Windows Application
Windows application is a standalone application. If you want to use a windows application you will have to install the setup of that software. Extensions of both console and windows applications are .exe . A very simple login form is shown below. Windows Applications have many examples, like Microsoft Word, VLC Media Player, and Notepad. Windows application is also known as desktop application.
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Web application
Web application runs over the web server. Users can access the web application with the help of a web browser . Facebook and Gmail are the best examples of web applications. Single applications can be accessed by multiple users, in a web browser. Screenshot of a web application is given below.
In order to access the web application, you use the url like www.engera.in.
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