.NET Platform and C# Overview
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What does the manifest primarily document?

  • The detailed implementation of methods in the assembly
  • The set of external assemblies required and assembly characteristics (correct)
  • The performance metrics of the compiled code
  • The runtime errors that may occur

    • Which of the following types is NOT defined under the Common Type System (CTS)?

  • Interface
  • Enumeration
  • Class
  • Array (correct)

    • What keyword is used in C# to declare a class type?

  • declare
  • define
  • class (correct)
  • type

    • What is the purpose of the .assembly extern directive in the manifest?

    <p>To list the external dependencies required by the assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many distinct type categories does the CTS document?

    <p>Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the use of classes in .NET languages?

    <p>Classes are essential for object-oriented programming and can contain members and data points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key characteristic of the assembly discussed in the document?

    <p>It has a version number of 1:0:0:0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of the .NET framework?

    <p>Allows multiple versions of the framework to coexist on a machine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the .hash algorithm in the manifest indicate?

    <p>The type of hash function used for the assembly's identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Common Type System (CTS) ensure?

    <p>All .NET languages share a well-defined set of types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of the Common Language Specification (CLS)?

    <p>It establishes guidelines for language interoperability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming languages can primarily be used for .NET applications?

    <p>C#, F#, and VB.NET.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of .NET applications simplifies the deployment model?

    <p>They do not need to be registered into the system registry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the core features of the .NET base class libraries?

    <p>It allows for the building of various types of applications using predefined types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of .NET enables cross-language integration?

    <p>Cross-language inheritance, exception handling, and debugging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a JIT compiler in the.NET framework?

    <p>To compile CIL code into platform-specific instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the .NET platform ensure its applications are platform-independent?

    <p>Via a common runtime engine shared across different environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a JIT compiler optimize performance for different types of devices?

    <p>By optimizing the jitter for low-memory or high-memory environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What utility in.NET is used to pre-JIT code, enabling faster execution?

    <p>crossgen.exe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the metadata in a.NET assembly describe?

    <p>Every type defined in the binary, including types and members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to CIL instructions when a method is invoked for the first time?

    <p>They are cached as machine code for subsequent invocations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of the meticulous nature of.NET type metadata?

    <p>It makes assemblies self-describing entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has the release of.NET 6 reduced the need for alternative platforms like Mono?

    <p>Due to its enhanced cross-platform capabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the JIT compiler retain in memory for later use?

    <p>Compiled machine code of methods previously invoked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the CLSCompliant attribute in C#?

    <p>To check code against CLS rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the CTS and CLS?

    <p>CTS defines how types are defined, while CLS defines how they are represented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the .NET Runtime?

    <p>To serve as a collection of services for executing code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the CLS define regarding enumerations?

    <p>The base type used for storage of enumerations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is an understanding of CTS and CLS typically not necessary for most .NET developers?

    <p>They are only relevant for tool and compiler builders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the .NET platform organize its types within base class libraries?

    <p>By employing a namespace concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about using the CLSCompliant attribute with the C# compiler?

    <p>It generates a warning for any CLS violations detected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable characteristic of the .NET Runtime compared to other runtimes?

    <p>It provides a single, well-defined runtime layer for all .NET languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a using statement to be recognized as global?

    <p>It must be prefixed with the global keyword.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can global using statements be placed aside from Program.cs?

    <p>In a completely separate file like GlobalUsings.cs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following application types does not use any global implicit using statements?

    <p>None; all application types use them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the advantages of global implicit using statements in C# 10?

    <p>They simplify code by reducing the need for repetitive using statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which namespace is included in the implicit global using statements for a Web application?

    <p>Microsoft.AspNetCore.Hosting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should global using statements be ordered relative to non-global using statements?

    <p>Global using statements must precede non-global using statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature introduced with .NET 6 enhances the use of namespaces in applications?

    <p>Implicit global using statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a listed namespace for a Client application (Microsoft.NET.Sdk)?

    <p>Microsoft.AspNetCore.Logging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary function does .NET Standard serve in relation to .NET Framework and .NET Core?

    <p>It provides a uniform set of BCL APIs across all .NET implementations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about C# is accurate?

    <p>C# shares syntactic similarities with both Java and VB.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant limitation of .NET Standard 2.1?

    <p>.NET Framework cannot use .NET Standard 2.1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature differentiates C# from traditional functional programming languages?

    <p>C# includes a Language Integrated Query (LINQ).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements reflects a correct characteristic of .NET Standard?

    <p>It allows developers to create libraries that can run on any .NET platform.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influence does Visual Basic have on C#?

    <p>C# includes support for class properties and optional parameters like Visual Basic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kind of programming constructs does C# share with functional languages?

    <p>C# supports lambda expressions and anonymous types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the availability of .NET APIs in .NET Standard aim to reduce?

    <p>The need for platform-specific implementation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    .NET Platform and C#

    • Introduced circa 2002
    • Enables multiple programming languages (C#, VB.NET, F#) to interact
    • C# code can be referenced by VB.NET code
    • .NET Core introduced in 2016
    • .NET Core is cross-platform (Windows, iOS, Linux, macOS)

    .NET 5 and .NET 6

    • .NET 5 dropped the "Core" part of the name
    • C# 10 and .NET 6 released in November 2021
    • C# 10 is tied to .NET 6 or above, allowing for feature additions not previously possible

    .NET Platform Goals

    • Detailed examination of C# syntax and semantics
    • Illustration of various .NET development frameworks
      • Database access with ADO.NET and Entity Framework Core
      • UI interfaces with WPF
      • RESTful services and web applications with ASP.NET Core
    • Assemblies
    • Common Intermediate Language (CIL)
    • Just-in-time (JIT) compilation
    • .NET Runtime
    • Common Type System (CTS)
    • Common Language Specification (CLS)
    • .NET Base Class Libraries (BCLs)

    .NET Support Lifecycle

    • .NET versions are released more frequently than .NET Framework
    • Long-Term Support (LTS) releases receive support for an extended period
      • Critical and non-breaking fixes
      • Transition to maintenance phase before end-of-life
    • Short-Term Support (Current) releases: Six months post-LTS/Current
    • .NET 6 has LTS until 2024, .NET 5 end of support is May 2022.

    .NET Platform Benefits

    • Support for numerous programming languages (C#, F#, VB.NET)
    • Shared runtime engine for all .NET languages
    • Language integration (inheritance, exceptions, debugging across languages)
    • Comprehensive base class library (thousands of types)
    • Simplified deployment model
    • Extensive command-line interface (.NET CLI)

    C# Features

    • Similar syntax to Java
    • Members of the C family (C, Objective-C, C++)
    • Supports class properties, optional parameters, operator overloading, structures, enumerations, delegates, lambda expressions, and LINQ
    • Automatic memory management (garbage collection)
    • No explicit delete keyword

    C# 10 Features

    • Record structs
    • Improvements to structure types
    • Global using directives
    • File-scoped namespaces
    • Property pattern matching enhancements
    • Improvements to lambda expressions
    • Record type enhancements
    • Assignment and declaration in deconstruction
    • Removal of false warnings

    Managed vs Unmanaged Code

    • Managed code targets the .NET runtime
    • Can't build native COM servers or unmanaged C/C++-style programs using C#
    • Managed code is packaged into assemblies

    .NET Assemblies

    • Contain CIL (Intermediate Language) instructions
    • Contain metadata describing all types
    • Assembly includes a manifest
    • Pre-compiled CIL instructions are cached for faster subsequent execution, as compiled to platform specific instructions.

    Common Intermediate Language (CIL)

    • Platform-agnostic instructions
    • Compiled to platform-specific instructions by the JIT (Just-In-Time) compiler

    Common Type System (CTS)

    • Defines the structure of data types and their usage
    • Specifies what data types are supported by the .Net runtime
    • Important to tool and compiler builders

    Common Language Specification (CLS)

    • Baseline that defines common aspects of .NET languages
    • Set of rules that compilers must conform to
    • Used to ensure interoperability across languages

    .NET Runtime

    • Executes compiled code
    • Provides services needed for code execution
    • Shared runtime layer across languages and platforms

    Namespaces

    • Organize related types
    • Types in namespaces have unique names
    • System namespace is foundational for .NET

    Implicit Global Usings (C# 10)

    • Global using statements place at the top of the source file.

    File-scoped Namespaces (C# 10)

    • Place declarations directly inside the file, removing extra brackets.

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