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C#

An object-oriented programming language developed at Microsoft that supports data encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and method overriding.

Common Language Runtime (CLR)

A runtime environment of the .NET framework that manages the execution of .NET code and enables debugging, exception handling, and program portability.

Garbage Collection

An automatic memory management feature in C# that reclaims memory occupied by objects that are no longer in use.

Microsoft Intermediate Language (MSIL)

The intermediate language into which C# source code is compiled before being converted into native code.

ASP.NET

A unified web development model under the .NET framework for building enterprise-class web applications.

ADO.NET

A set of classes that allows access to relational databases and XML data sources.

Assembly

A collection of types and resources built to work together, functioning as a logical unit of functionality in .NET applications.

Global Assembly Cache (GAC)

A machine-wide code cache that stores assemblies specifically designated to be shared by several applications.

Shared Assembly

An assembly that can be used by multiple applications and must be registered in the GAC.

Private Assembly

An assembly that is used by a single application and does not need to be registered in the GAC.

Manifest

Metadata in an assembly that stores identification information, public types, and a list of other assemblies used.

Strong Name

A unique name for a shared assembly that includes its identity and version information.

Interoperability

The ability of different programming languages supported by .NET to work together and exchange data.

Language Integrated Query (LINQ)

A feature in C# that allows for writing database queries directly in C#.

Lambda Expressions

An anonymous function used in LINQ expressions for concise and efficient coding.

Component Object Model (COM)

A Microsoft technology that allows for inter-process communication and dynamic object creation.

Versioning

The process of assigning version numbers to assemblies to manage backward compatibility.

Base Class Library

A library containing classes and interfaces used for building applications in .NET.

Security in .NET

The mechanism that ensures only authorized users can call methods of specific classes.