C# (also known as C sharp) is an object-oriented programming language that is used to produce an array of applications for gaming, mobile, web, and Windows platforms also It is a modern and type-safe language and provides simple syntax which makes it easier to learn and it also supports features like automatic memory management and garbage collection. C# can be used to develop the following applications:
- Desktop applications
- Game development
- Mobile application development
- Web development
- Database Programming
ASP.NET is an open-source web application framework that is used for building dynamic web pages and web applications. It supports features like built-in authentication and authorization which increase the security of an application. It provides a large number of libraries and frameworks to simplify the development process and also supports multiple programming languages such as C#. ASP.NET can be used to develop the following applications:
- E-commerce applications
- Content management systems (CMS)
- Enterprise applications
- Web services
- Cloud applications
Difference between C# and ASP.NET
| Feature | C# (C-Sharp) | ASP.NET |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | It is a programming language. | It is a web development framework. |
| Developed by | It was developed by Microsoft. | It was developed by Microsoft. |
| Platform | .NET Framework, .NET Core, Xamarin. | .NET Framework, .NET Core. |
| Code Execution | Compiled | Compiled and interpreted (server-side). |
| Application Type | It is used for creating console, desktop, mobile, and web applications. | It is used for dynamic web pages and web applications. |
| Performance | It depends on the application. | It is optimized for web applications. |
| Libraries | Access to .NET libraries such as Windows Forms, System.IO, and Standard Library. | Access to .NET libraries + web-specific libraries. |
| Security | It provides standard .NET security features such as Exception handling, Code access security, and Garbage collection. | It provides additional web security features such as built-in authentication and authorization. |
| Operating System | It supports Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS | It supports Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS |