Full Name:
.NET Framework Class Library Overview

Short Name:
.NET Framework Class Library Overview

Type of Entity:
C#

Abstract:
The .NET Framework includes classes, interfaces, and value types that expedite and optimize the development process and provide access to system functionality. To facilitate interoperability between languages, the .NET Framework types are CLS-compliant and can therefore be used from any programming language whose compiler conforms to the common language specification (CLS).

MSDN Source URL:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/hfa3fa08.aspx