.NET's Relevance

.NET intends to change the way we develop, access, and interact with Internet applications. Given this, it's easy to see its importance. Of course, .NET changes the way you write software, but it is important to know that anyone who accesses information electronically will feel the effects of .NET. Because .NET's reach is so great, its relevance is defined differently for different audiences. This section explores each audience and outlines the ramifications and relevance of .NET to the given audience.

Developers

Of course, as developers, you are our primary audience for this book. We believe you are also Microsoft's primary target for .NET. Nothing happens without the code. You are needed to evangelize, upgrade, learn, design, ...

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