.NET
Reliable, Scalable, Maintainable Built on .NET.
Microsoft .NET development plays a central role in both our legacy modernization efforts and greenfield application builds. Whether we’re reimagining 30-year-old systems or building fresh solutions from the ground up, .NET technologies give us the flexibility and performance to deliver stable, scalable software across a wide range of industries.
The .NET stack supports a variety of business needs—from online data capture and inquiry screens to complex ETL pipelines, operational reporting, and high-throughput batch processing. We use .NET Core 8, C#, and Dapper for building robust business logic layers, while front-end components are delivered using modern frameworks like Angular, React, and Bootstrap. On the backend, we integrate seamlessly with major databases like SQL Server, Oracle, and DB2.
This page outlines the core technologies we use in our .NET-based solutions. Each item can be explored further for details on how it fits into the broader application architecture and supports our modernization methodology.
Technologies Used For Front-End Development
React is one of the most popular JavaScript libraries for building user interfaces — especially when speed, flexibility, and responsiveness matter. We use React to craft rich, interactive web applications that are both scalable and easy to maintain.
Angular is a robust front-end framework backed by Google. It’s perfect for building large-scale, modular applications — and we’ve used it extensively to deliver enterprise-grade user experiences with clean architecture.
We use Bootstrap to rapidly prototype and standardize visual design. It helps us create responsive, mobile-friendly layouts that look sharp across all devices.
Technologies Used For Back-End Development
For modern Windows and cloud-native applications, C# is our go-to. Its powerful, clean, and tightly integrated with the .NET ecosystem. From APIs to backend services, .NET has your covered.
In .NET applications, Dapper is our go-to ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) package for high-speed, lightweight database access in the Microsoft Realm. It gives us full control over SQL while maintaining fast execution.
DevOps & Automation
We’ve embraced DevOps not just as a toolset — but as a mindset. From CI/CD pipelines to infrastructure automation and environment provisioning, our workflows are designed to move quickly without sacrificing quality or control.
For system automation and scripting on Windows, PowerShell is essential. We use it to streamline deployments, configure environments, and automate DevOps tasks. We also migrate all legacy Unix shell scripts to Powershell for our Microsoft clients.
Technologies Used For Databases
Oracle is a cornerstone of enterprise data management, and we know it inside and out. Whether it’s stored procedures, triggers, or schema optimization — we’ve got it covered.
Microsoft SQL Server plays a central role in many of our solutions. From query tuning to data warehousing, our SQL Server work is built for performance and reliability.
IBM’s DB2 has powered large-scale systems for decades. We have deep experience with both z/OS and distributed DB2 environments, including migrations, integrations, and performance tuning.
Platforms & Infratructure
We support full development and deployment across Windows environments, including the latest versions like Windows 11. Whether for end-user desktops or backend servers, we’re fully aligned with Microsoft’s ecosystem.
Some of the main areas where Core has used .NET on Projects
Web Applications
Core has developed many fast, secure, and scalable websites and API using the ASP.NET Core. It offers current development paradigms into MVC (Model-View-Controller), Razor Pages, RESTful APIs, and live client-side UI in Blazor.
Mobile Applications
For one of our clients, we have worked extensively with .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) and Xamarin. This has allowed Core to created native mobile applications for Android and iOS using a single C# codebase. This has saved time and effort, especially for this team who is targeting multiple platforms.
Desktop Applications
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is a UI framework for building rich desktop applications on Windows. We chose WPF over a web-based application for one of our clients due to its superior performance for complex data-heavy interfaces, tight integration with Windows hardware, and the need for offline capabilities.
Cloud Applications
Since .NET is tightly integrated with Microsoft Azure, is has been a great choice for cloud development. It supports microservices, serverless computing with Azure Functions, containerized apps, and scalable APIs.
IoT and Embedded Systems
With tools like .NET nanoFramework and platforms like Meadow, developers can write C# code to control hardware devices, sensors, and other embedded systems. Core has extensive experience with building IoT and sensor based solutions for many of our clients around the globe.
Enterprise Applications
.NET supports Enterprise systems like ERP, CRM, and HR tools. It’s known for being reliable, secure, and maintainable—traits that are critical for long-term business applications.
Key Components of .NET
.NET includes several important tools and frameworks that support development across platforms and application types:
- .NET SDK: Includes everything needed to build and run applications, including compilers and command-line tools.
- .NET Runtime: The core engine that executes .NET applications.
- Base Class Library (BCL): A large collection of ready-to-use functions for file handling, networking, security, and more.
- ASP.NET Core: A high-performance web framework.
- Entity Framework Core: An ORM (Object-Relational Mapper) for interacting with databases using C# objects.
- .NET MAUI: A framework for building cross-platform apps for mobile and desktop.
- NuGet: A package manager used to add external libraries and tools to your projects.
Pros and Cons of .NET
Pros
- Cross-platform support allows you to write applications that run on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Open-source and community-driven, with transparent development and contributions from developers around the world.
- High performance, especially with the latest versions of .NET, which are optimized for speed and memory efficiency.
- Consistent tooling through Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code, offering excellent support for debugging, testing, and deployment.
- Strong ecosystem with thousands of available libraries, frameworks, and integrations through NuGet.
- Language flexibility, with support for multiple languages like C#, F#, and VB.NET.
Cons
- Naming confusion can be a hurdle, especially when distinguishing between .NET Framework, .NET Core, and the unified .NET (starting from version 5 onward).
- Windows-centric history means some desktop technologies (like WPF or Windows Forms) are still mostly Windows-only.
- Initial learning curve, especially for newcomers trying to understand how all the parts of the platform fit together.
- Large application sizes compared to more lightweight languages like Go or Rust, which can matter in certain deployment scenarios.
Final Thoughts
.NET is a mature, powerful, and flexible platform for modern application development. Whether you’re building for the web, mobile, desktop, cloud, or connected devices, .NET provides the tools and support to do it efficiently and effectively.
If you’re already using C#, you’re already part of the .NET ecosystem. And if you’re exploring technology options for scalable, cross-platform development with strong support and performance, .NET is a solid choice to consider.