.NET is a free, open-source developer platform for building many different types of applications. It is maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community on GitHub. .NET has many benefits, including:
Cross-platform - .NET Core allows you to build and run .NET applications on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
High performance - .NET is designed to be fast and efficient, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Language independence - You can use multiple languages, including C#, F#, and Visual Basic, to build .NET applications.
Rich ecosystem - .NET has a vast ecosystem of libraries, frameworks, and tools to help you build and maintain your applications.
Some of the common uses of .NET include:
Building web applications using ASP.NET Core
Developing cross-platform desktop applications using .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI)
Creating mobile applications using Xamarin.Forms
Building microservices and APIs using ASP.NET Core and gRPC