Microsoft .NET – Everything you need to know!

About .NET

Microsoft .NET is a software framework designed for building and running applications on multiple platforms and devices. It includes a large class library, runtime environment, and development tools that enable developers to create applications for various platforms such as Windows, Linux, and macOS.

.NET supports multiple programming languages such as C#, F#, and Visual Basic, and provides features such as memory management, security, and interoperability with other programming languages and systems. It also includes various components such as ASP.NET for building web applications and Windows Communication Foundation for creating distributed applications. Overall, .NET provides a robust and flexible platform for building a wide range of applications.

.NET Changes and Improvements

The .NET Framework has evolved significantly over the years, with new features and improvements being added in each release, for instance .NET 6 introduces support for building single-file applications, which package all the necessary runtime components and dependencies into a single executable file.

As well as this, .NET 6 includes various improvements to the runtime and libraries, such as enhanced garbage collection, better support for ARM64 architecture, and improved support for C# 10 language features.
.NET 6 has benefited from many contributions from the open-source community, with over 17,000 pull requests merged since .NET Core was open-sourced in 2014.

A Solution to Common Pain Points

Microsoft .NET can also help resolve several pain points that developers face when building applications, as well as pain points that may arise when future development takes place on the application. Some of the most common pain points that arises during the development of applications and systems are:

• Scalability

  As applications grow and become more complex, developers often struggle to maintain performance and scalability. .NET is designed to be scalable, allowing applications to handle increased traffic and data without sacrificing performance.

• Security

  Security is a critical concern for all applications, and developers need to take steps to protect their applications from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. .NET provides built-in security features, such as code access security, that help protect applications from these threats.

• Productivity

  Building applications from scratch can be time-consuming, and developers often have to write a lot of boilerplate code. .NET provides a large class library that contains pre-built components, which can be used to accelerate application development, making it faster and more efficient.

Our .NET Projects

Escalation Management System

The Escalation Management System has been built in partnership with TRFT with the core aim of improving patient care efficiency and response times within the Trust.Learn More

Subject Access Request System

The Trust’s Subject Action Request (SARS) team was using a legacy system that no longer met their needs. They needed a new platform that could be easily upgraded and maintained by an internal team.Learn More

Patient Alert Care Engine

PACE (Patient Alert Care Engine) is a subscription-based notification solution created so the right clinical staff are notified about a change in status to a patient to promote a proactive rather than reactive approach to care.Learn More