Best .NET Languages (2025)
Ranked picks for .net languages. No "it depends."
🧊Nice Pick
Angular
The enterprise-grade framework that makes you feel like you're building a spaceship, even for a to-do app.
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Details →Angular
Nice PickThe enterprise-grade framework that makes you feel like you're building a spaceship, even for a to-do app.
Pros
- +Built-in TypeScript support ensures type safety and reduces runtime errors
- +Comprehensive CLI for scaffolding, building, and testing projects
- +Powerful dependency injection system for scalable architecture
- +Strong opinionated structure that enforces best practices
Cons
- -Steep learning curve with concepts like modules, services, and RxJS
- -Heavy bundle size can slow down initial load times
Microsoft's ORM that makes database interactions feel like magic, until you hit a performance wall.
Pros
- +LINQ integration allows writing queries in C# with compile-time safety
- +Automatic change tracking and migrations simplify database updates
- +Strong Microsoft support and integration with .NET ecosystem
Cons
- -Can generate inefficient SQL queries that require manual optimization
- -Steep learning curve for complex scenarios like concurrency handling
Compare:vs Angular
Microsoft's framework that finally learned to play nice with Linux and Docker, but still loves its XML configs a bit too much.
Pros
- +Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS) with high performance
- +Built-in dependency injection and middleware for clean architecture
- +Excellent integration with modern cloud and container deployments
Cons
- -Steep learning curve for developers new to .NET ecosystem
- -Can be overkill for simple projects due to its extensive feature set
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