The Dot Net Fiddle features an active rich community from an online coding environment. Dot Net is an open-source and free cross-platform framework for building modern Dot Net applications and powerful cloud services too.

If you wish to collaborate using .NET, then .NET Fiddle should be your go-to compiler. Read this article to learn more about what .NET Fiddle is used for and how it can help you.

 

What Is .NET?

.NET is a framework that is used for running and creating software applications. The .NET framework is an open-source platform. This means that it is software that is released under a licence which the owner has copyrighted and can grant others access to go in and use and alter it.

.NET software is a universal Windows platform and can be released under a licence to which the owner has granted access to others in order to alter it. As an open-source platform, .NET can be developed in a public manner and collaboratively too.

Specifically designed Windows-based applications can be developed by Microsoft and run primarily through Microsoft .NET Framework. It uses a variety of tools used by developers and uses programming languages to work with applications.

Build web applications and services for the likes of Windows, Linux and macOS. A single codebase can be built for native apps for these three platforms too.

 

What is Dot Net Fiddle?

.NET fiddle is an advanced online compiler. It allows you to create, write, run and share code online. It is an online environment that features an active community. Developers can write, compile and execute code without having to install things locally.

It is not a fragment of code but a program which completely facilitates collaborating work and sharing without having to worry about environmental settings.

 

Different Platforms for .NET

.NET Framework is made up of the Common Language Runtime (CLR) and the Base Class Library (BCL).

.NET Framework can run on different platforms including Windows, MAC, OS and Linux. Software developers can build apps using .NET that run on these different platforms. This makes .NET extremely compatible as it provides a set of libraries, components and runtime tools.

The Dot NET framework can be installed and works on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.

Importantly, as of April 2022, the .NET Frameworks versions 4.5.2, 4.6 and 4.6.1 have been retired. There are always new versions of .NET being created and released. Any outdated version of .NET will no longer provide technical support or security fixes.

 

What Is Dot Net Fiddle Used For?

Dot Net Fiddle can be used to learn how to code. You can type C# code into your browser and see it immediately, C# being the object-oriented, component-oriented programming language.

You can type your code straight away with .NET Fiddle and watch it run. There is no need to download any software, figure out how to install it or choose which product type. This makes quick learning for newbies in the software developing world. It also makes the process a lot more enjoyable as well as making the learning process quick.

You can utilise Fiddle to create different project types such as MVC or Console.

 

Why Use .NET Fiddle?

Some of the uses of .NET Fiddle include its unique features such as Database Template, MVC Project Type, File Read/Write, NuGet Packages and Fiddle Helper.

Languages that the Dot Net Fiddle supports include C#, F# and VB.NET and the project type supported includes MVC, Nancy, Console and Script.

 

How Easy Is .NET Fiddle to Use?

As explained, .NET Fiddle is so easy and simple to use. First, you will select the project type you wish to try then once you have written code for your .NET Fiddle you simply click ‘run’. The result will be shown in the output panel.

Once completed you can share it with others. You will share your code once you're satisfied with it, you can share it with others on social networks or even embed it into a blog.

 

Blacklight Software

At Blacklight Software, we are the software specialises that can help you with your digital transformation.

We have been a registered Microsoft Gold Partner since 2010 and have the knowledge and expertise of the Microsoft technology stack to help you succeed today. As .NET is a framework that has been developed by Microsoft, it enables developers to produce software that runs on multiple applications.

Blacklight Software can be used to build software using .NET from scratch to extend the capabilities of the other platforms.

The uses of .NET being able to develop applications is endless. We can help you create bespoke apps or redesign your existing ones, or perhaps you need a CRM system.

As well as specialising in .NET Development, we also are experts in the field of Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and Azure too.