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What is .NET Core and how is it different from .NET Framework?
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
.NET Core is a cross-platform framework, while .NET Framework is Windows-only.
Deep explanation
.NET Core is open-source, modular, and supports Linux, macOS, and Windows. It is optimized for cloud-native and microservices architectures, whereas .NET Framework is tightly coupled to Windows and monolithic.
Real-world example
Building APIs deployed on Linux containers using Docker.
Common mistakes
- Using Windows-only libraries in .NET Core applications.
Follow-up questions
- What is CoreCLR?
- Why is .NET Core preferred for microservices?