.NET Framework Offers 2 Crucial Aspects - Common Language Run time & Class Library

.net web developmentWhen it comes to developing applications that can operate on various operating systems, MS.NET framework is the best bet as it supports a lot of other operating systems other than Microsoft. They include Linux, Fedora, or Mac. Besides, it also provides the programmers as well as developers the option of using .NET API, that includes a wide range of components as well as platform libraries. A developer has the liberty of using the framework for developing various desktop, web as well as distributed applications, web services along with websites.

 

Besides, a programmer also has the leverage of using the features of language integration and that gives a lot of benefits like debugging or cross language inheritance. Naturally, when compared to other features of .NET, CLR or Common Language Run time and CL or Class Library play a more pivotal as well as effective role in giving the performance and the efficacy of various applications a shot in their arms. Let us discuss these two most important aspects of NET individually.

 

CLR or Common Language Runtime

CLR forms the very foundation or the base of .NET framework. In fact, it is the CLR that is responsible for runtime code execution management. Besides, it also offers various core services that include compilation, memory as well as thread management, code execution, type safety enforcement, code safety verification etc. As CLR provides a typically managed environment for execution of code, it enhances the productivity of the developer. Besides, it also plays an active role in the development of various robust applications.

 

Common Language Runtime consists of the following features:

  • Memory Management

  • Common Type System

 

Memory Management

CLR comes up with a garbage collector that manages the allocation as well as the release of memory for an application. From the developer's point of view, this implies that there is no need to write codes for performing memory management while developing managed applications.

 

Besides, as newly allocated objects are stocked contiguously in the managed heap, it becomes possible for an application to access them rather quickly. Besides allocation of memory, the chief task of garbage collector is determining the best time for performing collection. Again, when the garbage collector performs collection, it lets loose the memories for objects that are not used any more by that application.

  • Value types

  • Reference Types

 

Class Library

SDK CL of Windows includes a subset of name spaces which categorically provides the users the option of creating a series of ASP.NET sites, controls as well as components thereof. Let us discuss some of the key name spaces that are provided for the development of ASP.NET. Different aspects of Class Library are ASP.NET web development, Control as well as Component Development, Configuration, Management along with Hosting.

 

Irrespective of the nature or type of application, a user can enjoy a number of advantages offered by CLs. Hence, .NET Framework CL can be defined as an exhaustive collection of various reusable types that can be collated or integrated with CLR cohesively. Besides database connectivity as well as database collection, serialization of objects, access of files, .NET framework types can also be used to perform certain common tasks including string management.

 

As and when CL gets object oriented, the managed code can avail a particular or specific type for getting a certain functionality. This particular feature makes it a lot easier and simpler when it comes to using .NET framework types and integration of third-party components with framework bases.

 

Apart from these two crucial aspects for development of .NET application framework, a programmer also needs to have a clear understanding of CTS or Common Types Systems specification. The specification deals with data types as well as programming constructs that are supported by the CLR.

 

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