.NET Framework

The .NET Framework is a popular development platform for building apps for Windows, Windows Store, Windows Phone, Windows Server, and Windows Azure. The .NET Framework platform includes the C# and Visual Basic programming languages, the common language runtime, and an extensive class library.

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CDNs fail, but your scripts don't have to - fallback from CDN to local jQuery
There's a great website called http://whoownsmyavailability.com that serves as a reminder to me (and all of us) that external dependencies are, in... more

Seeking Feedback on Alternative Formats for ASP.NET MVC and Deployment Content Maps
The ASP.NET content maps are lists of resources that we have reviewed and recommend. The content maps have been popular in their present form, but we’... more

Announcing the release of Windows Azure SDK 2.0 for .NET
This morning we released the v2.0 update of the Windows Azure SDK for .NET. This is a major refresh of the Windows Azure SDK with some really great ne... more

Windows Azure: Improvements to Virtual Networks, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services and a new Ruby SDK
This morning we released some great enhancements to Windows Azure. These new capabilities include: Virtual Networks : New Point-to-Site Connectivity (... more

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	.NET Framework Development Guide Learn how to create, configure, debug, secure, and deploy your .NET Framework apps with our roadmap. Check out the how-to and walkthrough directory to find the code examples that you need. Also learn how to write cross-platform libraries with Portable Class Libraries.
	What’s New in the .NET Framework 4.5 Read about the many new features and enhancements, including the new asynchronous programming model, the new HTTP API, Workflow authoring and versioning enhancements, and support for creating Windows Store apps.
	Developing Apps for Microsoft Platforms Visit MSDN to learn about creating apps that build your business, for Windows Store, Windows Phone, and Windows Azure.

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