.NET Framework vs .NET Core

Developers should learn meets developers should learn . Here's our take.

.NET Framework

Nice Pick

Developers should learn

Pros

• NET Framework when building Windows-specific applications, legacy systems, or enterprise solutions that require integration with Microsoft technologies like Active Directory or SQL Server
• Related to: c-sharp, 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

These tools serve different purposes. .NET Framework is a platform while .NET Core is a framework. We picked .NET Framework based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

.NET Framework wins

Based on overall popularity. .NET Framework is more widely used, but .NET Core excels in its own space.