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The .NET Framework

The components and technology that make up Microsoft .NET are collectively called the .NET Framework. The framework comprises numerous classes and includes components such as the Common Language Runtime, Microsoft Intermediate Language, and ADO.NET. In the following sections, I'll explain the various pieces that make up the .NET Framework.

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