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One of the most exciting additions in .NET 8 is the improvements to the runtime. Performance has been enhanced, garbage collection has been optimized, and the core and extension libraries have been updated. This results in faster, more efficient applications that can handle larger workloads with ease.
The .NET 8 SDK also sees significant improvements, particularly in the areas of code analysis and diagnostics. These enhancements make it easier for developers to write high-quality code and quickly identify and fix issues. The SDK now ships with C# 12, offering new features and enhancements that streamline the coding process.
For web developers, ASP.NET Core in .NET 8 brings improvements to Blazor, SignalR, minimal APIs, Native AOT, Kestrel, HTTP.sys servers, and authentication and authorization. These enhancements make it easier to build robust, scalable web applications.
.NET MAUI, the Multi-platform App UI, introduces new functionality for controls, gesture recognizers, Windows apps, navigation, and platform integration. It also includes behaviour changes and performance enhancements, making it a powerful tool for building cross-platform applications.
Entity Framework Core (EF Core) in .NET 8 brings improvements to complex type objects, collections of primitive types, JSON column mapping, raw SQL queries, lazy loading, tracked-entity access, and more. It introduces a new HierarchyId type, further expanding its capabilities.
Finally, Windows Forms and WPF see enhancements in data binding, Visual Studio DPI, high DPI, hardware acceleration, and a new OpenFolderDialog control. These improvements make it easier to build rich, interactive desktop applications.
Simply put, .NET 8 offers a host of new features and enhancements that make it easier to build high-quality, performant applications. Whether you’re building a web application, a desktop application, or a cross-platform mobile app, .NET 8 has the tools and features you need to succeed.
Feel free to contact us today if you need assistance upgrading to .NET 8 or you are looking to build a new application and want o take advantage of the numerous benefits of this latest version.