The .NET Framework is a software development platform created by Microsoft for creating applications on Windows-based operating systems. It is built on the Common Language Runtime (CLR), which provides a library of functions and classes that can be used to develop applications for the Windows platform. The .NET Framework provides a comprehensive set of features that make it easier to develop and deploy applications on the Windows platform. It includes a wide range of services, such as a code-execution environment, a library of reusable components, a set of tools for developing and debugging applications, an integrated development environment, a set of data access components, and web-service development tools. The .NET Framework also provides an extensive set of tools for creating dynamic web applications and services. With the .NET Framework, developers can create applications and services that can be easily deployed and maintained on the Windows platform.
it allows me to develop on my Linux system in c # .net framework is only compatible with Windows. and .net core is too limited. java is a good programming alternative, but I don't consider it a .net platform alternative.