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.Net Runtime vs .NET SDK

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

.Net Runtime

8.0
Developer Tools

Developer platform

.NET SDK

8.0
Developer Tools

Developer platform

Metric .Net Runtime .NET SDK
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 775 10.6K
90-day Installs 2.1K 29.3K
365-day Installs 9.2K 102.5K
Version 10.0.7 10.0.203
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 6.0K
GitHub Forks 5.1K
Open Issues 1.2K
License MIT
Language C#
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago
First Seen Jun 28, 2016 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

.Net Runtime

The .NET Runtime is essential for developers working with .NET Core applications, providing a robust runtime environment that supports cross-platform development. It enables the execution of .NET applications on macOS, making it a key tool for .NET developers.

The .NET Runtime executes applications built using the .NET Core framework on macOS.

Pros

  • + Essential for .NET Core development
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Robust ecosystem

Cons

  • - Manual updates required
  • - Niche appeal

.NET SDK

.NET SDK is a comprehensive developer platform for building cross-platform applications with .NET. It offers built-in container support, extensive libraries, and tools for modern development workflows, benefiting .NET developers and teams.

Provides tools and libraries to build, run, and deploy .NET applications across multiple platforms.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform development support
  • + Built-in containerization tools
  • + Extensive libraries and documentation

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Privacy concerns regarding data collection