All about .Net
.NET is a framework created by Microsoft that consists of common language runtime and its own class library. Its key benefits are managing code at execution in the form of memory management, thread management, and remoting. It also has added safety and code accuracy benefits. .NET applications can be deployed to Windows, or Linux via the open source Mono implement, and Microsoft’s own open source implementation. .NET skills achieved widespread use in the game industry, having been incorporated into the Unity 3D game engine.
At its core, .NET consists of two main components: the Common Language Runtime (CLR) and the .NET Class Library. The CLR provides a runtime environment for executing .NET code, while the .NET Class Library provides a rich set of APIs and components for common programming tasks.
.NET’s versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of use cases, such as:
.NET enables developers to build modern and scalable web applications using frameworks like ASP.NET Core and Blazor. With .NET, developers can create dynamic web applications, APIs, and microservices that run on any platform and scale effortlessly.
.NET provides frameworks like Windows Forms, WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation), and Xamarin.Forms for building desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux. With .NET, developers can create rich and interactive desktop applications with a native look and feel.
.NET offers Xamarin, a framework for building cross-platform mobile applications for iOS, Android, and Windows using a single codebase. With Xamarin, developers can leverage their existing .NET skills to build native mobile apps that share code across multiple platforms.
.NET provides tools and services for building cloud-native applications and services on platforms like Azure. With .NET Core and Azure, developers can build and deploy scalable and resilient cloud applications, leverage serverless computing, and integrate with Azure services like AI and machine learning, IoT, and big data.
.NET offers frameworks like Unity for building cross-platform games for consoles, desktops, mobile devices, and the web. With Unity and .NET, developers can create immersive and interactive gaming experiences using the power of .NET’s programming model and Unity’s game development tools.
A .NET developer is a skilled software engineer who specializes in using the .NET framework to build and maintain applications across various platforms and domains. Beyond just writing code, a .NET developer is proficient in understanding .NET’s architecture, designing scalable and maintainable solutions, and collaborating effectively with other team members.
Curious about salary ranges for developers with .Net skills? Check out Hired’s Salary Calculator and our most recent tech compensation data report.
Most important .NET developer skills in 2024As we look ahead to 2024, the demand for .NET developers continues to grow, and new skills and capabilities are required to stay ahead of the curve. Here are some of the most important skills for .NET developers in 2024:
How Hired helps employers find .Net developers
If you’re a talent acquisition professional or tech hiring manager seeking software engineers, consider a .NET developer to bring these key benefits to the table:
Looking for candidates skilled in .NET? Technical assessments are a multi-pronged solution. They allow you to streamline the hiring process and reduce bias with tech skill-focused benchmarks.
Hired Assessments offers a library of hundreds of questions and customizable challenges tailored to technical preferences. See how Mastercard and Axon used Hired Assessments to vet top candidates. More customer success stories.
Hired also provides coding challenges, which give employers exclusive access to candidates who pass custom technical assessments. Learn more about how to accelerate technical hiring with these challenges.
Check out our resources to continue sharpening your .NET skills.
After passing Hired skills assessments, candidates have the chance to showcase their skills to employers. They can opt to present an ‘Assessments’ badge on their profile. Candidates may take various assessments including Programming Skills, Full Stack, Backend, Frontend, iOS, Android, Debugging, Dev Ops Generalist, and Dev Ops AWS.
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