The .NET ecosystem has evolved significantly over the years, with the development of .NET Core and .NET 5+ resulting in many new concepts and changes. In this post, the author discusses the history of the .NET ecosystem, how it has evolved, and the issues Microsoft were attempting to solve. He also provides some context for the changes and discusses the similarities and differences between .NET 7, .NET Core, and .NET Framework. Additionally, the author explores the platforms that prompted .NET Core, including the .NET Framework and Xamarin framework. Finally, he describes how sharing code between multiple frameworks was improved through the development of .NET Core and .NET Standard. Whether youre a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to .NET, this post will provide valuable context and insights.
