The .NET ecosystem in 2026 is more powerful and versatile than ever. With .NET 9's LTS release providing a stable foundation, deep AI integration, and continued cloud-native innovations, developers have access to cutting-edge tools that simplify building modern applications. Let's explore the key developments shaping .NET development this year.
Read Article →ASP.NET Core has a reputation. Some people think it’s only for enterprise developers. Others assume it’s outdated, heavyweight, or tightly coupled to Windows. None of that is true anymore—and if you’ve been avoiding it for those reasons, you’re missing out on a really solid, modern platform. I’ll focus less on buzzwords and more on how to approach learning it in a way that actually sticks.
ASP.NET Core has a reputation. Some people think it’s only for enterprise developers. Others assume it’s outdated, heavyweight, or tightly coupled to Windows. None of that is true anymore—and if you’ve been avoiding it for those reasons, you’re missing out on a really solid, modern platform. I’ll focus less on buzzwords and more on how to approach learning it in a way that actually sticks.
The .NET ecosystem in 2026 is more powerful and versatile than ever. With .NET 9's LTS release providing a stable foundation, deep AI integration, and continued cloud-native innovations, developers have access to cutting-edge tools that simplify building modern applications. Let's explore the key developments shaping .NET development this year.
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