.NET Core (previously known as .NET vNext) is the general umbrella term used for Microsoft's cross-platform toolset that aims to solve the shortcomings of centralized/machine-wide frameworks (NET framework) by creating a portable, platform agnostic, modular runtime and framework. This decentralized and modular development platform allows developers to create applications for multiple platforms using the common .NET base class libraries (NET standard), as well as various runtimes and application models, depending on the target platforms. This chapter will give you a brief introduction to .NET Core while explaining different tiers of .NET Core infrastructure. Languages and runtimes, as well as extensions that can be used together with .NET Core will be discussed and analyzed.
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