.NET Framework vs .NET Core

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.NET Framework

Nice Pick

Developers should learn

Pros

• NET Framework for building Windows-specific applications, particularly legacy enterprise systems, desktop apps using Windows Forms or WPF, and ASP
• Related to: csharp, asp-net

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

.NET Core

Developers should learn

Pros

• NET Core for building scalable, high-performance applications that need to run across multiple platforms, such as web APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions
• Related to: c-sharp, asp-net-core

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use .NET Framework if: You want net framework for building windows-specific applications, particularly legacy enterprise systems, desktop apps using windows forms or wpf, and asp and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use .NET Core if: You prioritize net core for building scalable, high-performance applications that need to run across multiple platforms, such as web apis, microservices, and cloud-native solutions over what .NET Framework offers.

The Bottom Line

.NET Framework wins

Developers should learn