.Net 5
Backend & API Technologies
.Net 5
.NET 5 is a unified development platform by Microsoft that brought together .NET Core and .NET Framework into a single, cross-platform ecosystem. It enables building high-performance web, API, desktop, and cloud applications.
What is it?
.NET 5 is a major release in Microsoft’s .NET evolution that unified previously separate platforms such as .NET Core and .NET Framework. It serves as the foundation for modern .NET development across platforms.
What does it do?
.NET 5 provides a single runtime, SDK, and base class library for building applications. It supports web applications, APIs, microservices, background services, and desktop apps with improved performance and tooling.
Where is it used?
.NET 5 is used in enterprise web applications, APIs, cloud-native services, microservices architectures, desktop applications, and modernization projects migrating from legacy .NET Framework systems.
When & why it emerged
.NET 5 was released in 2020 to unify the .NET ecosystem under a single platform. It emerged to simplify development, improve performance, and establish a clear path forward for future .NET versions.
Why we use it at Internative
We use .NET 5 in modernization and greenfield projects that require a unified, cross-platform architecture. It provides a stable bridge between legacy systems and the latest .NET technologies.