.NET
| .NET | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | .NET Foundation and the open-source community |
| Initial release | June 27, 2016 |
| Stable release | 3.1.6
/ 14 July 2020 |
| Preview release | 8.0.0-preview.5
/ 13 June 2023 |
| Repository | |
| Written in | C++, C# |
| Operating system | cross-platform: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS |
| Platform | IA-32, x86-64, ARM, Power ISA |
| Predecessor | .NET Framework |
| Type | Software framework |
| License | MIT |
| Website | dotnet |
The .NET platform (pronounced as "dot net") is a free and open-source, managed computer software framework for Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems. The project is mainly developed by Microsoft employees by way of the .NET Foundation and is released under an MIT License.
New versions of the .NET platform are released annually, typically in November. As of May 2025, the most recent version of .NET is .NET 9, released in November 2024, while the current long-term support (LTS) version is .NET 8, released in November 2023 and scheduled to receive updates until November 2026.