Although most developers do not need to know the implementation details of metadata, some might want a deeper understanding. This section provides an overview of how metadata is stored in a .NET Framework portable executable (PE) file and an explanation of metadata's role in managed execution. You do not need to read this section to understand .NET programming or how to use attributes.

See Also

Metadata and the PE File Structure | Run-Time Use of Metadata | Metadata and Self-Describing Components