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The .NET Framework is a software framework developed by Microsoft that provides a comprehensive development platform for building and running applications. It was first released in 2002 and has since evolved into the .NET platform, which includes the .NET Framework, .NET Core, and .NET 5/6/7. The framework is designed to support multiple programming languages, including C#, Visual Basic .NET, and F#. It provides a large class library named Framework Class Library (FCL) and provides language interoperability across several programming languages.

The .NET Framework is built on the Common Language Runtime (CLR), which manages the execution of programs written for the .NET Framework. The CLR provides services such as memory management, security, and exception handling. It also supports automatic garbage collection, which helps in managing memory allocation and deallocation.

The .NET Framework is widely used for developing Windows applications, web applications, and services. It supports various types of applications, including desktop applications, web applications, and services. It also provides support for developing mobile applications using Xamarin, a mobile application development framework.

The .NET Framework has been a popular choice for developers due to its rich set of features and tools. It provides a wide range of libraries and tools for developing applications, including the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE), which is a powerful tool for developing .NET applications. The framework also provides support for developing applications using the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, which is a popular design pattern for developing web applications.

The .NET Framework has been succeeded by .NET Core, which is a cross-platform, high-performance, open-source framework for building modern, cloud-based, internet-connected applications. .NET Core is designed to be a modular and flexible framework that can be used to build a wide range of applications, including web applications, microservices, and IoT applications.