Differences between .net 1 .net 1.1 .net 2.0 and .net 3.0

Question

Hi This seems to be a common question but i havent got an answer yet:( Can any one please explain me the differences between these versions.

Yousef · Answer

Like it was mentioned listing all the differences would take a very long reply... But the main thing you might want to keep in mind is that with every new version of .NET new features get added and very few features might get depricated although it is probably safe to assume that a program that works in .NET 1.1 will always carry on to 2.0 & 3.0.

Mike Gold · Answer

this would take a long lengthy discussion. It also depends what you are asking. If you are asking features there have been a lot of new features from 1.1 to 2.0 and a lot of new featues going from 2.0 to 3.0. If you are talking about compatibility that's something else. What specifically do you want to know? I'll answer one aspect: One difference between 1.1 and 2.0 was that in 2.0 you got C# 2.0: generics (templates) anonymous methods partial classes etc. Also you got a host of new controls and improved technology in ASP.NET. The difference between 2.0 and 3.0: 3.0 has many new features including (WPF WWF WCF). These new technologies are heading towards a more declarative approach to programming. Also 3.0 has LINQ technology which will allow querying on anything from collections to databases. If you have more specific questions feel free to ask them.

Differences between .net 1, .net 1.1, .net 2.0 and .net 3.0