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Introducing Search By Target Framework on NuGet.org
Last year, we brought a new feature to improve the way you assess target framework compatibility of a NuGet package through a new "Frameworks" tab. Today, we are announcing a new feature that will allow you to search by a target framework on NuGet.org. Here’s how it looks: The first thing you might notice is that there is a new “Frameworks” filter on the left where you can select from a collection of .NET frameworks you’re interested in a package providing assets for. Selecting .NET in this example will match packages that are built for modern .NET including through and provides at least one of these versi...
.NET Framework February 2023 Security and Quality Rollup Updates
February 2023 Security and Quality Rollup Updates for .NET Framework
Improvements to .NET Framework updates for Windows 11, version 22H2
Fewer reboots, more secure Windows feature updates, and more control over preview .NET Framework updates. This post amplifies the announcement made on the Windows IT Pro blog to our .NET Blog developer and IT Pro audience. We are excited to announce two new features that will greatly improve the .NET Framework update experience for customers on Windows 11, version 22H2. Your device will experience fewer reboots, and you will have more control over optional .NET Framework updates. Experience fewer reboots when moving to Windows 11, version 22H2 We've integrated .NET Framework update...
.NET February 2023 Updates – .NET 7.0.3, .NET 6.0.14
Check out February 2023 updates for .NET 7.0. and .NET 6.0
What is .NET, and why should you choose it?
.NET has changed a lot over the last few years. Learn why you should choose it for your next project.
Update to the .NET language strategy
Interested in what is going on and the future of .NET languages, (C#, F#, and Visual Basic)? We have just published an updated version of the .NET Language Strategy on our documentation!
Play Audio and Video in .NET MAUI apps with the new MediaElement
.NET MAUI Community Toolkit MediaElement v1.0 is now available! Check out how to get started with playing audio and (live) video in your .NET MAUI app.
Using Command Binding in Windows Forms apps to go Cross-Platform
The WinForms code-behind approach has always made app development in WinForms unrivaled fast. For complex line-of-business apps, however, it can become an architectural challenge. New Command- and Data Binding Features in .NET 7 make UI-Controllers and MVVM an alternative and allow them also be reused in UI stacks like .NET MAUI.
5 .NET MAUI Features for Building Great Desktop Apps
When developing desktop apps with .NET MAUI there are great built in features that you can integrate into your apps to deliver a higher quality experience for the form factor. Today, we take a look at 5 unique features to consider in your apps.