Answer
It’s a runtime environment that loads C# code, manages memory, handles garbage collection, and provides built-in libraries for I/O, networking, collections, threading, etc.
Quick Answer
.NET is the runtime that runs your C# code. It handles memory management, compiles your IL to machine instructions (JIT), and provides a massive standard library. .NET Core/.NET 5+ is the modern cross-platform version; .NET Framework is the older Windows-only one.
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