Today, we will look at the main features introduced with .NET 8, the latest .NET framework for development on the Microsoft platform.
.NET 8 is the latest major release of the .NET Framework. It is to be fully released in November 2023. Some of the latest features of .NET 8 include:
- Improved performance: .NET 8 has been optimized for performance, with improvements in code generation, garbage collection, and JIT compilation.
- New language features: .NET 8 introduces several new language features, such as pattern matching, new ranges, and improved support for generics.
- New APIs: .NET 8 adds several new APIs, such as support for WebAssembly on iOS, improved support for Azure Functions, and new cryptography APIs.
- Improved tooling: .NET 8 includes several improvements to the tooling, such as a new debugger and improved IntelliSense.
- Support for new platforms: .NET 8 supports several new platforms, such as Windows 11, macOS Monterey, and iOS 16.
Below are some of the specific features of .NET 8 in more detail:
- Improved performance: .NET 8 has been optimized for performance in a number of ways, including: Improved code generation: The code generator has been improved to generate more efficient code. Garbage collection: The garbage collector has been improved to be more efficient and to reduce the amount of memory that is used. JIT compilation: The JIT compiler has been improved to generate more efficient code at runtime.
- New language features: .NET 8 introduces several new language features, including: Pattern matching: Pattern matching allows you to match values against patterns. This can be used to improve the readability and conciseness of your code. New ranges: .NET 8 introduces new ranges, such as inclusive ranges and exclusive ranges. This can be used to improve the readability and conciseness of your code. Improved support for generics: .NET 8 improves the support for generics, making them easier to use and more efficient.
- New APIs: .NET 8 adds several new APIs, including: Support for WebAssembly on iOS: .NET 8 now supports WebAssembly on iOS, making it possible to run .NET applications on iOS devices. Improved support for Azure Functions: .NET 8 improves the support for Azure Functions, making it easier to develop and deploy serverless applications. New cryptography APIs: .NET 8 adds new cryptography APIs, making it easier to secure your applications.
- Improved tooling: .NET 8 includes several improvements to the tooling, including: A new debugger: The debugger has been redesigned to be more user-friendly and to provide more features. Improved IntelliSense: IntelliSense has been improved to provide more accurate and helpful suggestions.
- Support for new platforms: .NET 8 supports several new platforms, including: Windows 11: .NET 8 is the first version of .NET that supports Windows 11. macOS Monterey: .NET 8 is the first version of .NET that supports macOS Monterey. iOS 16: .NET 8 is the first version of .NET that supports iOS 16.
Today, we saw a range of new features and improvements introduced with the latest .NET 8 platform.
