difference between asp.net(.net framework)web application and asp.net core webapplication

Question

User-1701663573 posted

HI I am a novice and developing an app using xamarin I need to use a web API for it, should I use asp.net(.net framework)web application or

asp.net core web application

Answer 1

User753101303 posted

Hi,

NET Framework is almost 20 year old and 4.8 will be the latest version ever. .NET Core is a 4 year old cross platform rewrite. So for new applications you should use ASP.NET Core.

Answer 2

User-1701663573 posted

thanks will try.

Answer 3

User1120430333 posted

thanks will try.

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/difference-between-net-framework-and-net-core/

Answer 4

User-1330468790 posted

Hi nitishsantpur,

 

One of the most different thing is the ability of running on different OS (Cross-platform) like Mac, Windows and Linux.

• ASP.NET Core is an open-source, cross-platform framework for building modern, cloud-based web apps on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
• ASP.NET 4.x is a mature framework that provides the services needed to build enterprise-grade, server-based web apps on Windows.

They both could be used for building websites, APIs, Real-time(SignalR) and app on Azure.

 

Another thing you might notice that ASP.NET Core is an open-source, which means you are able to touch the source codes and discuss/submit issues on Github.

 

As @PatriceSc suggested, ASP.NET Core would be a better choice with many advantages.

Below is the official description about the difference between these two frameworks:

Choose between ASP.NET 4.x and ASP.NET Core

 

Hope this can help you.

Best regards,

Sean

Answer 5

User-1701663573 posted

Thanks for replying to help me figure out 

Answer 6

User379720387 posted

ASP.net is not strictly for Windows environments.

I am thinking about web applications, although they would be hosted on Windows server, the website itself works on any browser.