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Different Versions - (.NET Standard Versions)

.NET Standard is a versioned specification that defines a set of APIs that all .NET platforms must implement. It provides a way for developers to write portable code that can run on multiple platforms. In this tutorial, we'll discuss the different versions of .NET Standard and their features.

Syntax

.NET Standard versions are defined using the following format:

.NET Standard <version number>

For example, .NET Standard version 2.0 is written as:

.NET Standard 2.0

Example

Here's an example of using .NET Standard 2.0 in a class library project:

using System;

namespace ExampleLibrary
{
    public class ExampleClass
    {
        public void ExampleMethod()
        {
            Console.WriteLine("Hello, world!");
        }
    }
}

This code uses the .NET Standard 2.0 version to write a simple "Hello, world!" message to the console.

Explanation

.NET Standard is designed to be a common set of APIs that are available across all .NET platforms. Each version of .NET Standard defines a set of APIs that must be implemented by .NET platforms that conform to that version. As new .NET platforms are released, they can implement the latest version of .NET Standard to ensure compatibility with existing .NET code.

Use

Developers can use the .NET Standard versions to write portable code that can be run on a variety of platforms. By targeting a specific version of .NET Standard, developers can ensure that their code works on all platforms that conform to that version. This can simplify the development and maintenance of .NET code, especially for cross-platform applications.

Important Points

Here are some important points to keep in mind when working with .NET Standard versions:

  • .NET Standard is versioned and defines a common set of APIs that all .NET platforms must implement.
  • Each version of .NET Standard defines a set of APIs that must be implemented by .NET platforms that conform to that version.
  • Developers can target a specific version of .NET Standard to ensure compatibility with all platforms that conform to that version.

Summary

In this tutorial, we discussed the different versions of .NET Standard and their features. We covered the syntax, example, explanation, use, and important points of working with .NET Standard versions. With this knowledge, you can use .NET Standard to develop portable code that can be run on a variety of platforms.

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