Microsoft .NET Framework Reviews

I have been using the tool mostly for building web applications. Azure’s cloud integrations are pretty good.

The project that I worked on was a legacy application. It was pretty easy to use once we learned about the stack and understood the MDC architecture well. The product incorporates ML features and is continuously improving its features. The learning scale is good. We need a scalable website if we want dynamic web content for more than 5000 users.

In-built refactoring and .Net profilers are the most valuable features of the solution. We can use any language. We can use the product’s compiler to generate an intermediate language. Currently, the solution is becoming platform-independent. MAUI is not a specific platform or environment.

Since the product belongs to Microsoft, users trust it. The scalability of the applications built into the solution is pretty good. It can handle much workload. Microsoft keeps improving its tool stack based on market updates. It incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning features. The solution also provides content embedding and multi-factor authentication.

It is not a pretty compact product because of the assemblies that are being loaded. The cloud features must be improved. The deployment must also be improved.

Automatic code completion and natural language processing would be a good addition to the tool. I'm not sure whether these features are already present.

I have been using the product for the last five years. From 2018 to 2020, I have been using versions 4.5 and 4.6.2. After 2020, I moved to .NET Core 3.1.

The tool’s stability is good. I rate the stability a seven and a half out of ten.

I would rate the tool’s scalability a seven or seven and a half out of ten.

The support is good.

Positive

The initial setup was straightforward. Large-scale deployments are done on Azure’s cloud, and it's easy.

I definitely see a return on investment.

The product’s pricing is a bit high. It's not an open-source tool. Organizations prefer the enterprise edition. Though there are some restrictions, developer versions are useful for learning purposes.

The product has to compete with Spring Boot.

People wanting to use the solution must learn the basics as much as possible and explore and utilize the features. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.

I use this solution with data from different applications to obtain data from files, apply business roles, and obtain different behaviors of the data. I also use it to transform and apply valuations and to send information through SMS or certified email.

.NET Framework saves us cost and time, provides quality and accuracy, and improves our security.

The most valuable feature is customization.

Microsoft could improve .NET Framework by providing more resources to help users understand the solution. I would also like Microsoft to add an additional monitoring tool - for example, when we develop a robot using .NET, we need too many people following the area of the robot.

There have been some issues with the running application crashing.

The scalability is good.

Microsoft's technical support is good.

The initial setup is quite complex and requires someone with technical skills to complete it. The minimum time for setup is three weeks.

We used an in-house team.

.NET Framework is a good tool to add value to our company.

We pay around $450 for our license.

.NET Framework is very versatile and dynamic and allows us to change properties and customize the controls. If you're familiar with programming, you can go ahead with all the functionality and create new products. I would rate .NET Framework nine out of ten.

I use the product only for automation.

Our usage was limited. Microsoft .NET Framework is a good investment.

The solution is technical. A new user cannot use it. The solution is difficult to learn if someone is learning it for the first time. It is difficult for non-technical people.

The tool was stable.

Around 20 to 25 developers used the tool in our organization.

The solution was deployed by the vendor.

Only developers can use the tool. We have used Microsoft .NET Framework for web-based applications. If someone is planning to use the tool for the first time, they must learn the basics of .NET. They must go through some manual or training. The solution is easy to use if the user is a developer or some technical person. It’s a good application. Overall, I rate the product a six to seven out of ten.

We are a software company, and we build software. This is one of the solutions that we use in our development environment.

I have a profound handle on Microsoft. Net Framework.

As we are a software company, we find that accessing resources using this technology is easier compared to the others.

The main obstacle in this technology is that it is currently paid. If you want to develop an enterprise-level application, you have to purchase the enterprise-level development license. I think that this is a hurdle. If it is made free then more people will learn and the industry will have more proficient people with better performance.

In the next release, I am looking for more advanced technologies such as socket communication and enhanced features like realtime chat with the clients. This is what I have been looking at adopting into my existing application.

I have approximately six years of experience with Microsoft .NET Framework.

This solution is stable if the logic is handled sufficiently. It all depends on what kind of coding you are doing while you are developing the application.

This solution is scalable. The modular development plus expansion is quite easy.

We have 2000 users who are actively using this solution.

When we contact technical support, we open a ticket with the vendor, who then assigns us to a person. We meet to discuss the technical challenges we are facing and they come up with a solution.

Previously, we were using the IBM integration bus.

We were using Microsoft, Mobility Android, and iOS applications.

Most of my experience is with Microsoft solutions.

The initial setup was quite easy. The installation itself is easy. The prerequisites are already available on the internet.

It is a two-step deployment, the first being the development environment. The installation of that took between one hour and an hour and a half. For the processing, the deployment was a little bit different. I needed the information server hosting the Microsoft application.

While it's on a public cloud, some are on-premises that are accessed by the application.

We have a team of ten to maintain this solution. There are several internal connections to the system. For example, an interface with the other system which included SAP, Oracle, and IAD. The team looks for support queries that include any issues found or for any troubleshooting that needs assistance.

There are proper resources. Stability and scalability are quite good. We handle 3000 to 4000 users at any time and they are users from all over the world, including North America, Australia, and the Middle East. This is a good option for the level of the audience.

We are using version 4.5 but we are gathering a few more projects that are running on version 4.7 and 4.8.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

I work in the supply chain and transportation space. NET Framework is the core part of the technology stack. We had to build everything, including the Windows system.

We could spend more time building the application than building the framework. We've been using it since V1, and .NET has grown and changed multiple times in different directions. It brings more to the table each time, so we need to build less and less. If you think about containerization, you get that from the .NET framework.

Microsoft .NET Framework reduces the cost of entry and enables the development of applications with mature and enterprise features, thereby lowering the entry barriers.

The learning curve could be improved.

I have been using Microsoft .NET Framework since its inception.

The product is stable.

The solution’s scalability is good. We use the .NET Framework as a stack component in our project to develop software. Everyone from cybersecurity personnel and architects to customer service support uses this application.

There is a community providing solutions. Many others encounter the same issue with .NET and search for solutions online through Google.

Positive

The initial setup is very easy. We can usually get something spun up and running in a day.

The product is free.

Microsoft .NET Framework is a framework for development. We use cryptography, messaging, and many other components the platform provides for our development work. We are prototyping with the latest framework, which includes a mixed model of HTML rendering. This model is a blend of client-oriented applications, where most tasks are performed in the browser, and server-side applications, where the server renders the HTML for the web pages. The latest offering simplifies administration and development for simple pages while enabling the creation of highly interactive pages resembling control screens and back-office control centers.

We've used ASP.NET to create web UI. You might have business rules and logic running on your server. You have databases and frameworks for interacting.

We use C# and VB.NET on the backend and SQL for the database. The platform is good at implementing standards for web services. With .NET, there are competing standards, depending on whether it's coming from Microsoft or Oracle. The platform is very good, providing standards-based programming models.

The ease of finding and using third-party libraries with the .NET Framework is extensive. We use some libraries, but many more are available.

A single person is enough for the solution's maintenance.

The .NET Framework requires maintenance like any other deployed software, with patches and updates being essential to maintain. It's important to stay updated and evaluate these patches as they often address security threats. One of the major security risks in the .NET environment arises from using outdated software with known exploits. For instance, a vulnerability discovered in a particular version becomes a security risk until patched. In such cases, a patch is released, and while most companies apply it promptly, some may lag, leaving them vulnerable to attacks. These unpatched systems become easy targets for attackers, exploiting well-known vulnerabilities. Therefore, the patching process is crucial for maintaining security.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

I've been using the solution on the Microsoft Platform because it's very tied up with the Windows Server operating system, as it is with the Microsoft technologies. I would basically use the solution anytime that I wished to do something very efficient on Microsoft, building a software for example, which can be done on Microsoft Platform efficiently. I see the solution as the proper alternative to such programs as Java and Python. I prefer Microsoft.NET framework as it's actually tied with the Microsoft operating system and network.

So, the main advantage of the solution for me is that it's really tight. It starts with the component of the server side and proceeds to accessing the database. Work with it is really smooth with Microsoft technologies. There is no worry, no bother. Microsoft technologies is really straightforward.

Microsoft Platform is the only viable solution when I wish to do something that is not supposed to be cross-platform. This was the case later on with the .NET Core. Although we tried to obtain this on the Linux platform, we found things to be somewhat limited, as the .NET Core didn't mix very well with the Linux kernel. This is why we did not adopt it so much on Linux and prepared to do it with Python and Java, as the .NET Core was less powerful than the .NET Framework on Windows. As such, .NET Framework is better to use on Microsoft, on Windows Server. To me, Windows Server is actually the best when one wishes to do something for Windows Server but does not desire that it be cross-platform. It offers much integration. 

While Windows Server is always the best, the interoperability and, of course, cross-platform features could stand improvement. Ideally, the .NET Core should be made more efficient than it is at present. There is a need to be at the level of Java, for example, to truly overcome the weaknesses involved.

Price fraction on the Linux Platform and macOs Platform should also be taken into account. Then it will really be effective on those other platforms. 

It is of great concern to us that the solution is not very powerful on cross platform, at it impedes the ability to build and scale with it. There are many who would like to have their servers on Linux, since hosting Windows Server, even on VPS or in any hosting company, is very expensive. It will also be expensive in the long run. Keeping it secure will be expensive. It is cheaper and easier to get it secured, to get the best performances, with Linux. Most applications that our customer companies are using they wish to have on a server and then to access it from any type of tool, computer, or smartphone, which is what we would like for ourselves at the moment. Many are interested in the type of deployment whereby the application will be set on a server with web services.

For the .NET to really be at the level of some of the tools we are using now, it is better that Microsoft should start on the .NET Core so as to make it as powerful as possible on the main Linux distributions.

This would increase my rating of the solution.

If Microsoft could put the .NET Core at the level of the other platform I would even rate it as a nine out ten.

For the moment I can only give the product a rating of five out of ten since only some of the customers will be satisfied, those that have the financial resources for hosting a platform on Windows Server. They would need to finance a team that would work to keep everything running with security and to be capable of scaling up anytime they want. A dedicated strong team for this purpose costs money. 

While there are those companies that have the money and can afford this expenditure, others that don't will opt for the cheaper solution of using Linux, which has the potential for providing the same results. 

Moreover, I would like to have interoperability with AS400. We have not done many things with the .NET and prefer using certain other tools towards this end. When we want to work on AS400 we need to use some other tools for that on Windows. If Microsoft could resolve this issue it could attract a wider array of customers. We have very powerful software running on AS400, so the its interoperability capabilities are important to resolve.

I have been working with Microsoft.NET Framework for 20 years and I have been doing so since its inception. After having switched to open source I then reverted back to the solution. I have been using it since it came out with its early versions. 

Microsoft has tested the solution and our experience with it has shown us that, while it is not as fast as some of our other software-devoted platforms, it is very stable. It's integrated with the platform and very stable on Microsoft Platform. There are certain applications we build on it which work very well and we do not experience downtime.

The ability to build and scale with the solution is hampered by the absence of its cross-platform capabilities.

There is a need to choose the version being worked on and to obtain its appropriate components, at which point the installation will proceed as it usually does for Microsoft products. This is the point where the person must click repeatedly. The PowerShell commands can then be used. The person is presented with all the other Microsoft questions upon installation. When we work with the Linux system, we primarily prepare for use of PowerShell. 

I rate Microsoft.NET Framework as a five out of ten. 

Basically all my development work is done with .NET Framework. It's web services, data processing, get web APIs, and also web development. I work as an IT development manager and am also an architect. 

The ease of use, the richness of the libraries and basically the good tools are all valuable features. Most important are the very good development tools that Microsoft has, it's a good environment.

Things could always be a little easier and smoother. You'll sometimes find bugs but because I'm using an older version these bugs have already been fixed in later versions. The .NET open source community is very small and it would be nice if it were larger. I know Microsoft is now contributing a lot, but in other languages there's not too many frameworks that are not Microsoft. It would be good to have a richer environment for that.

The solution could include an open source framework as an additional feature, I can't think of anything else. 

I've been using the solution for a total of about 15 years, although I had a break from it for a while.

The stability is fine. 

I think scalability is more a matter of architecture. One of the things possibly missing is, as already mentioned, open source framework. You can use Kubernetes or something called Orleans but there's not too much richness in that area, but there are solutions. Scalability is a matter of architecture, it's not a matter of programming language.

I have an option for technical support but haven't used it. I generally find my solutions on the internet. 

The new versions are really, really easy and smooth and they get their updates. I'm migrating now from an older to a newer version and the setup is very easy. The old version had some glitches. I think the setup of the tool is fairly easy.

My advice is that C# is a very rich language with lots of advanced facilities, which makes it easier to develop by not being too complex. There are a lot of libraries in out-of-the- box .NET Frameworks, which gives you tools to do almost anything you need and there are extension libraries for most of the rest. It's not the same as Python which is a bit slower but has a lot of libraries because everybody writes libraries for Python. But most of the time I find what I need.

I would rate this product a 10 out of 10. 

I developed an application tailored for the oil and gas sector, focusing on risk assessment and activity mapping for wells across Brazil. This tool utilized the .NET Framework, specifically version 4.6, to ensure robust performance and seamless integration with existing systems used by oil and gas companies in the region.

The .NET Framework streamlined the integration of our enterprise-level applications by leveraging .NET service-oriented architecture. This approach simplified development as we could modularize our system into microservices, enabling us to assist each component seamlessly within the .NET environment, tailored to the specific scenario at hand.

The .NET Framework's interoperability with other applications and its language independence has proven invaluable for our development projects. In my latest project, I developed a portal application capable of simulating various applications tailored to different user roles within the company. Using the .NET framework, I created a secure domain model to manage user authentication and bill distribution across these applications. I particularly appreciated the .NET Bot framework for its ability to quickly translate existing class models into code, facilitating rapid development and seamless integration with our database.

The support for multiple programming languages in .NET has influenced our choice of languages for various tasks. As a team, we possess a solid understanding of .NET, making it easy to leverage its capabilities. While clients may not always have insight into the technical aspects of our work, the versatility of .NET enhances our productivity. This allows us to deliver results to clients more efficiently and encourages their active participation in the development process.

The security model of the .NET Framework significantly contributes to the overall security of our .NET applications. This is largely facilitated by our proficient IT team, who meticulously plan and manage the infrastructure. As our .NET applications are primarily utilized within our company's intranet, security measures are inherently more manageable.

The features that significantly enhanced our application's performance primarily revolved around integrations. For instance, in one scenario, our application was tasked with scanning field activities within the .NET framework, encompassing both onshore and offshore operations. It facilitated the streamlined scheduling process by amalgamating inputs from various sources, including location data and other systems. Users could input data and conduct simulations within the application to assess the viability of certain activities. Additionally, the application was backed by a database running SQL scripts to support its functionalities.

Improvements are needed in .NET development, particularly in a backend scenario. For example, if you're planning to develop an application to track project operations using .NET, a good starting point would be to adopt domain-driven design principles. This approach allows you to visualize all the relevant components within the .NET framework for such a project. You can begin by defining the core domain entities, such as projects, tasks, and locations, leveraging .NET classes to represent these concepts effectively. Additionally, incorporating a scheduler component in .NET to manage activities associated with each project would be beneficial. By organizing these classes systematically, you can streamline the process of generating database tables directly from your code.

I have been working with it for almost a decade.

The stability is outstanding. I encountered no issues, with any concerns primarily related to infrastructure servers rather than the .NET framework itself. I would rate it nine out of ten.

The scalability is exceptional. I would rate it nine out of ten.

We didn't require support assistance as Microsoft offers ample resources, including instructional videos, for implementing and resolving any issues independently. I would rate it nine out of ten.

Positive

The initial setup is straightforward. However, as operations start, a structured approach is essential. This involves establishing distinct layers of code, each with specific responsibilities aligned with the product's objectives. For example, if managing a product class, its functions should exclusively pertain to product-related tasks. Similarly, when dealing with a layer handling thousands of transactions, caution must be exercised to ensure it remains focused on its designated operations without encroaching upon other aspects of the project. This segregation of tasks ensures clarity and efficiency within the development process, despite its inherent complexity.

In our web and desktop application development workflow, we typically support IT personnel by providing them with the necessary components to set up a server for deploying our applications. We hold weekly meetings to discuss our approach and progress, and throughout the week, we collaborate on various tasks. Once the work is completed, we publish the applications to the server, ensuring that all required roles are fulfilled for successful deployment.

For deployment, we didn't have to do much as it was already completed for us. Additionally, we utilized GitLab and Jira in conjunction with Docker for streamlined deployment processes.

Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.