.NET Core VS .NET:
Which One You Should Choose?
When it comes to .NET Core VS .NET Framework, developers often find it difficult to decide which runtime service they should use for software application development. We have listed out some points that will help you decide which one you should choose for your app.
History and Introduction
.NET Framework: Its first version was first released in 2002 and was called .NET Framework 1.0. Today, software developers are using .NET Framework 4.8, with various enhanced functionalities. Microsoft brought .NET Framework as an open-source platform that has the support of several languages.
.NET Core: The first version of this platform was introduced in 2016. The latest version of the .NET Framework enables the development of cross-platform applications. It also successfully eliminates all barriers that come along with the development of applications using the .NET Framework.
What is the Difference Between .NET Core & .NET Framework?
.NET Core Advantages
When to Choose .NET Core:
- When the app requires cross-platform compatibility.
- The app needs scalability and higher performance.
- Requires the advantages of command-line interface control.
- The app needs docker containers or microservices.
When to Choose .NET Framework:
- You want an application that runs on only Windows.
- The apps employ technologies not available in the .NET core, such as ASP.NET web form applications.
- The app requires window services.
- The app deploys on a cloud service that doesn’t support .NET Core.
.NET Versions
After .NET Core 3.1 Microsoft simplified naming to .NET 5, and the new version will replace both .NET Core and .NET Framework. However, the new release is not intended to support ASP.NET web forms, WWF, or WCF.
