This chapter provided a very short introduction to the .NET Framework. It concentrated far more on describing which issues are addressed by the .NET Framework than on how it addresses those concerns. This focus was intentional; understanding the issues addressed by .NET offers a far better basis from which to learn the .NET Framework and understand its design and trade-offs. Along the way, the chapter probably raised more questions than it answered . Do not worry: The remainder of this book attempts to answer those questions. |