Learn to build standout line-of-business applications using Microsoft’s .NET Framework, the premier platform for enterprise business development.Based on the bestselling .NET Core in Action, the new .NET in Action, Second Edition has been completely rewritten and updated by original author Dustin Metzgar—an industry veteran who helped develop both the original .NET Framework and .NET Core..NET in Action, Second Edition presents the big picture of .NET application development, introducing core concepts like:Designing applications to take full advantage of .NET 8Integrating the latest C# and .NET featuresBuilding web services and applications with ASP.NET CoreWorking with data in files and remote services, and databases via Entity Framework CoreVerifying code with unit and integration testsMake applications ready for internationalizationBenchmarking and analyzing application performance.NET in Action, Second Edition offers a clear-headed introduction to implementing full-featured, cross-platform professional applications on the Microsoft .NET platform. It compiles the must-know skills of .NET into a format that’s clear and easy to follow. In each chapter, you’ll build new applications, pick up essential .NET skills, and test your knowledge against handy exercises.About the readerFor beginning-to-intermediate developers on any platform. No .NET experience required.About the authorDustin Metzgar is a seasoned developer and architect. At Microsoft, Dustin contributed to the .NET Framework, .NET Core, and the open sourcing of .NET.