.NET is and has been a staple in the software industry for over two decades, but its structure, features, and supported platforms can be daunting for people just starting out. In this course, instructor Harrison Ferrone offers a big picture of the history, terminology, inner workings, and development possibilities that .NET offers in today’s digital landscape. Harrison covers its inception at Microsoft over 20 years ago to its current open-source, cross-platform identity. He shows you how the overall platform works, all the moving parts you need to know about, and the development possibilities you have at your fingertips with .NET. If you’re interested in creating desktop applications, mobile games, or cloud services, or just want to know more about.NET history, capabilities, and core components, check out this course.