The .NET Framework SDK

The .NET Framework SDK is a basic set of tools that includes libraries, compilers, debuggers, and other command-line tools that you can use to start building applications that leverage the .NET Framework. The .NET Framework SDK is a free download that you can find on Microsoft's Web site at msdn.microsoft.com/net. You can install it on any variant of Windows XP or Windows 2000 and, of course, on Windows .NET Server. If you like doing things the hard way, the .NET Framework SDK is all you need. However, if you are like most people, you'll want an integrated development environment (IDE) with seamless editing, debugging, Intellisense, and programmability so you can automate common tasks. You will also want wizards and other ...

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