Summary

This chapter provided you with a brief introduction to the world of the .NET Framework and C# 2.0. You read about how the .NET Framework evolved as well as what it is now. In addition, you were introduced to the Common Language Runtime, the Garbage Collector, the Common Type System, and finally a very small introductory application.

This chapter has provided you with the basic foundation that you will need in order to continue learning about C# 2005 by progressing through this book.